Human Interest

Despite decades-long sentence, resident finds hope through growth

March 17, 2025 by Jason Jackson

Instability and emotional withdrawal in the past for resident since transformation Jarvis Garner, incarcerated since he was 14 years old, found … [Read more...]

Dungeons and Dragons game designer visits San Quentin

March 12, 2025 by Michael Callahan

As San Quentin Rehabilitation Center culture slowly transitions toward promoting rehabilitation, several programs have made great efforts to connect … [Read more...]

American author’s mission preserves African American history

February 17, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

An American author, historian, and journalist devoted his life to the preservation of Black history. Carter G. Woodson studied African-Americans’ … [Read more...]

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes social reformers

September 30, 2024 by San Quentin News

Jesse Vasquez, Executive Director for the Pollen Initiative By Edwin E. Chavez, Spanish Journalism Chair Jesse Vasquez is currently the … [Read more...]

Resident aims for living amends

September 23, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

A San Quentin resident is finding redemption through truth, courage, and service to his community. Dennis Jefferson, 53, pled guilty to taking the … [Read more...]

SQ residents celebrate friend, mentor Bernard Moss

August 13, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Incarcerated people at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, as well as self-help volunteers, reflected on the loss of a unique, caring … [Read more...]

Three HFM workers exhibit quick action, compassion

August 12, 2024 by Jordan Junious

A loud groan followed by a heavy thump broke the silence as Edward Brooks and his co-workers cleaned an office in San Quentin’s medical unit in late … [Read more...]