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20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

September 29, 2025 by Kevin D. Sawyer

This summer, I spent two-and-a-half months in recovery at a different type of rehabilitation center: California Health Care Facility, in Stockton, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Most Read Tagged With: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Health Care Facility, cdcr, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Vocational article in SQNews inspires resident to pursue rehabilitation

September 26, 2025 by Kevin D. Sawyer

Charles Townsend's journey started and ended at San Quentin Rehabilitative determination was epitomized in Charles Townsend. The day after he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, RE-ENTRY

Faulty drug tests impact thousands of residents

September 21, 2025 by Michael Callahan

In January, the state acknowledged that drug tests performed between April and July of last year generated false positives. This prompted the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read Tagged With: Board of Parole Hearings, cdcr, drug test, Medication Assisted Treatment program, Quest Diagnostics, suboxone, UnCommon Law

Reimagined prison system takes a step backward

September 17, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Less than two-and-a-half years ago, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced his idea for a reformed prison system. Now, residents said they feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read, POLITICS Tagged With: California Model, California Model Resource Team, cdcr, Prison Industry Authority, The People In Blue

Bus delay affords Get on the Bus participants wholesome breakfast with loved ones

August 26, 2025 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

For many residents at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the annual visiting event organized by Get on the Bus once again came through to deliver, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Center for Restorative Justice Works, get on the bus, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

OIG says CDCR has no natural disaster preparedness

August 24, 2025 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

An 8.8 earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia, put Pelican Bay State Prison’s region on the map marked in red for a tsunami warning on the FOX Weather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read Tagged With: cdcr, Chance Andes, Jeffrey Macomber, Office of the Inspector General, Pelican Bay State Prison

Dialogue bridges gap between prosecutors and residents

August 12, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Abandonment, gang culture, substance abuse, death, violence in the home and neighborhoods  — all of these were the subjects of dialogues between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LAW ENFORCEMENT, Most Read Tagged With: Artie Gonzalez, Cristine Soto Deberry, The Prosecutors Alliance

Residents embrace cold showers for better food

August 11, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Outside organization proposes improvements to food quality and culinary training The state of California requires two hot meals be served every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read Tagged With: Brigaid, Inmate Advisory Council, W. Clark

SQNews photographer released on 1170

August 4, 2025 by Michael Callahan

Concrete Rose co-founder and community advocate walks out after decades An incarcerated lifer’s journey through prison is full of ups and downs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Most Read Tagged With: Concrete Rose Truck Driving School, San Quentin News, Vincent E. O'Bannon

Life-term residents await release after suitability

August 3, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Positive programming, accountability, and suitability not enough to release term-to-life residents no longer a threat to public safety San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legislation, Most Read Tagged With: Alcoholics Anonymous, cdcr, Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, Mark Hernandez, Narcotics Anonymous, Prop 57, Proposition 57, Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act, Ricardo Romero, Sacramento County Superior Court

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