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Hundreds of prisoners still languish in prison for more than 50 years

February 28, 2025 by Kevin Sawyer

Lifers convicted of murder and sentenced under an out-of-date statute are forgotten Rehabilitation and the California Model are declared mission … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Most Read

Former SQ resident journeys from kitchen worker to renowned chef

January 31, 2025 by Tyrone D. Jones

Formerly incarcerated resident Michael Thomas has made the evolution from prison chow hall to renowned restaurant. After serving 27 years at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Corcoran State Prison, Flour + Water, Michael Thomas

Residents give back through service

January 28, 2025 by David Ditto

Bay Area children of incarcerated parents receive bikes Almost two hundred Bay Area children whose parents are incarcerated got brand-new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, San Quentin Utilization of Inmate Resources Experiences and Studies group, SQUIRES

Threat of deportation upon release causes concern

January 27, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

Editor’s note: Edwin E. Chavez, co-author of this article is Gabriel’s brother and the son of Señora Hurren. Gabriel V. Chavez was a California … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ICE - IMMIGRATION, Most Read

Transgender community raises awareness of transphobic violence

January 26, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

The San Quentin community gathered in Chapel A in recognition of the rehabilitation center’s second annual observance of the Transgender Day of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner, WOMEN IN PRISON Tagged With: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Longtime SQ News editor-in-chief paroles after decades in prison

January 21, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

Award winning journalist and former editor-in-chief Marcus Henderson paroles after nearly three decades of incarceration. As San Quentin News … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, PAROLE & HEARINGS, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: editor in chief, marcus henderson, parole, San Quentin News

SF District Attorney attends first Spanish-speaking forum in SQ

December 23, 2024 by Arsenio Leyva

In a groundbreaking symposium, San Quentin’s incarcerated Spanish community hosted its first forum with San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESPANOL, LAW ENFORCEMENT, Most Read, SPANISH Tagged With: Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco District Attorney

Residents face penalties over circumvented restitution

December 23, 2024 by Vincent O'Bannon

California prisoners serving life terms face harsh penalties for “circumventing or avoiding” restitution. Since 2022, Board of Parole Hearings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BOARD OF PAROLE HEARINGS, CDCR, LAW ENFORCEMENT, Most Read, PAROLE & HEARINGS Tagged With: Board of Parole Hearings, cdcr, restitution

Lifers await possible appeal of Proposition 57

September 30, 2024 by Michael Callahan

Lifers found suitable for parole now must overcome another hurdle for release. If they had their parole board dates advanced based on Proposition 57 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Legislation, LWOP, Most Read Tagged With: cdcr, Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, Proposition 57, Sacramento County Superior Court

‘Uncuffed’ pioneer Greg Eskridge goes home

September 27, 2024 by Michael Callahan

Award-winning podcaster starts career with KALW radio Two life sentences that had him face 58 years behind bars did not deter longtime San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Most Read, PAROLE & HEARINGS Tagged With: Greg Eskridge, KALW, Uncuffed

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