December 31 marked the last day of a year and the last day of an era. Captain Samuel Robinson walked out of San Quentin State Prison to end his … [Read more...]
MAKING TRACKS: Grammy winning rap artist Lecrae produces CCWF prisoner’s original hip-hop track
A woman incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is the first female to record and release an original hip hop track from … [Read more...]
STARS BEHIND BARS:
North Carolina nonprofit visits San Quentin,aims to improve reentry opportunities in NC A mentor of incarcerated people in North Carolina said that … [Read more...]
Newsom signs bill expanding free phone calls
California prisoners will be able to make free phone calls to family and friends effective Jan. 1, 2023. That is thanks to SB 1008, the … [Read more...]
AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit – PART 2
By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC Contributing Writer The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation saved millions of dollars in visiting … [Read more...]
CELEBRATING OUR 150th EDITION
Struggles, tragedies and triumphs are what a good story and powerful dynasties are built on. SQNews is honored to reach another milestone by … [Read more...]
NO SOUP FOR YOU!
By Clark Gerhartsreiter, Contributing Writer For incarcerated persons, soups carry a significance that extends far beyond mere culinary delight. … [Read more...]
AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit
By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC, Contributing Writer Incarcerated people and their family members understand that visits are vital to sustaining mental … [Read more...]
Incarcerated readers reap benefits of San Quentin News
Prisoners say the San Quentin News is a voice for the incarcerated telling them important information about the criminal justice system. “The … [Read more...]
California Supreme Court rules on early release for violent offenders
The California Supreme Court has ruled that correctional officials don’t have to consider early release for violent felons, even if their primary … [Read more...]
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