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MAKING TRACKS: Grammy winning rap artist Lecrae produces CCWF prisoner’s original hip-hop track

December 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

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...]

Filed Under: Most Read, MUSIC, Recently Posted

STARS BEHIND BARS:

December 6, 2022 by Juan Haines

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...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Stories

Newsom signs bill expanding free phone calls

December 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

 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...]

Filed Under: Featured, Most Read

AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit – PART 2

November 10, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

On behalf of your new and improved son and brother. Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for all your love and support

By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC Contributing Writer The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation saved millions of dollars in visiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted

CELEBRATING OUR 150th EDITION

November 8, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured, Most Read Tagged With: Prison Media

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

October 12, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Clark Gerhartsreiter, Contributing Writer For incarcerated persons, soups carry a significance that extends far beyond mere culinary delight. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted

AB 990: Restoring the Right to Visit

October 8, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Ivana Gonzales, LSPC, Contributing Writer Incarcerated people and their family members understand that visits are vital to sustaining mental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted

Incarcerated readers reap benefits of San Quentin News

August 27, 2022 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Prisoners say the San Quentin News is a voice for the incarcerated telling them important information about the criminal justice system. “The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read Tagged With: Human Interest, Prison Media

California Supreme Court rules on early release for violent offenders

July 23, 2022 by George Franco

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...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Recently Posted Tagged With: California Supreme Court

California closing youth prisons 

July 20, 2022 by Randy Hansen

California is gearing up to make dramatic changes in its juvenile incarceration system. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation in 2020 to close the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Most Read, Recently Posted, YOUTH OFFENDERS Tagged With: Institutions, Juvenile Justice, Youth Offender

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