Ending racial hostilities in California prisons, as proposed by a coalition of Pelican Bay prisoners, would not solve all of the system’s problems, … [Read more...]
Beloved Lifer Passes Away, Leaves Behind Daughter and Sister
Lifer Jesse “Blue” Wells, who friends said did his time quietly and with dignity, died of cardiac arrest Dec. 28 at the San Quentin medical facility. … [Read more...]
Inspirational Garden Is a Place of Peace
A splash of color greets prisoners and visitors to the west end of the San Quentin Lower Yard — a flower garden, tended by about two dozen inmates, … [Read more...]
Wedding Bells Rang in San Quentin
Three San Quentin prisoners were married in the Visiting Room last month. Here are some of their comments. George and Robyn Yacomb: “We wanted to bond … [Read more...]
Kids Shared S.Q. Christmas Joy
Ten days before Christmas, San Quentin News went to the visiting room where prisoners’ children received gifts collected by the Vietnam Veteran’s … [Read more...]
Phone Monopolies Score Profits
SELECT CORPORATIONS CHARGE PRISONERS INFLATED RATES TO CALL HOME A new report details how several corporations are driving prices up and increasing … [Read more...]
S.F. District Attorneys Visit San Quentin for Solutions
A group of San Francisco prosecutors working in the recently formed community courts met with San Quentin prisoners, seeking insight into what leads … [Read more...]
Criminal Victim Services Receive Prisoner Funds
San Quentin prisoners have supported five Bay Area crime victims services with a check for $36,029.14, to be equally divided. A presentation ceremony … [Read more...]
Author Provides Unique Perspective
One would not expect to read fiction and learn about American history, math, early childhood development, and ethics. However, Christopher Paul Curtis … [Read more...]
State Senator Supports National Recovery Week
At San Quentin’s annual celebration of addiction recovery, prisoners honored two prominent California politicians for their support of public safety … [Read more...]