By Jerry Maleek Gearin, Journalism Guild Chair In the heart of criminal justice reform, California lawmakers have passed legislation in an effort … [Read more...]
Canteen prices once again escalating
By Eric Allen Despite legislators’ efforts to prevent price gouging on canteen prices in the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Roadway traffic not a concern for residents
By Charles Crowe, Staff Writer San Quentin residents walking, running, working out, or just getting fresh air share the paved areas of the prison’s … [Read more...]
San Quentin moves toward single-cell occupancy
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center stands on the front lines of providing safer living conditions for incarcerated people by providing more widespread … [Read more...]
Loud noise over PA system cause for health concerns
San Quentin residents need earplugs to tolerate ear-damaging announcements By Terrell J. Marshall, Staff Writer The loud public address system … [Read more...]
SQNews volunteer Steve McNamara’s business sense, training, dedication left impression
It was with sadness that the San Quentin News staff learned of the passing of its longtime adviser, Steve McNamara, 92. He was a volunteer … [Read more...]
Residents lament Channel One outage as TVs go black
Vicarious nature walks, Yoga, institutional information will return The day after Labor Day, residents at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center found … [Read more...]
San Quentin News wins prison newspaper of the year
The Nash News, the CCWF Paper Trail, and The Echo (with its sister publication 1664) emerged triumphant in the American Penal Press Contest, whose … [Read more...]
SQNews moves into digital era with purpose and a new vision
A rich rumor pipeline that ebbs and flows fuels talk in California’s prisons. At times, it makes sense to get out in front of the rumors to clarify or … [Read more...]
SQNews wins eight CNPA Awards
This year, San Quentin News received eight California News Publishers Awards for its continued dedication to reporting on social justice … [Read more...]