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‘Dan-Dan the Running Man’ runs his final lap

May 2, 2022 by Steve Brooks

Before the start of their season opening six mile race, members of the 1000 mile running club paid tribute to former San Quentin (SQ) resident Dan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Obituary, Recently Posted

San Quentin Staff Legacies

May 2, 2022 by San Quentin News

Over the years, we’ve covered the loss of prison staff and administrators who have touched the lives of the incarcerated in a positive way.  … [Read more...]

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San Quentin News Legacies

May 2, 2022 by Marcus Henderson

Remembering two powerhouse San Quentin News editors  ARNULFO T. GARCIA  1951 - 2017  By Marcus HendersonEditor in Chief The passing of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Obituary, Profiles, Recently Posted, SQ News

The day we lost an icon

April 21, 2022 by Timothy Hicks

Remembering the late, great John Madden In December 2021 the sports world lost a legend: the former head coach of the Raiders, Super Bowl Hall of … [Read more...]

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Remembering Tony Holzhauer

December 25, 2021 by San Quentin News

Tony Holzhauer was a longtime volunteer in service to the residents of San Quentin. He showed up every Thursday night for 15 years to participate in … [Read more...]

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Remembering James Vick, man of faith

November 11, 2021 by Juan Haines

The San Quentin community will always remember James Vick as a college student with a big smile. He was born in April 1953. He died in September 2021 … [Read more...]

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Remembering Ronnie Goodman: Painter, champion runner, friend

September 30, 2021 by Steve Brooks

Living on the streets of San Francisco, Ronnie Goodman was never “homeless,” for his heart was ever at home in his art. “I am inspired by the beauty … [Read more...]

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Families bear the cost of burying loves ones lost to COVID-19

February 25, 2021 by Amir Shabazz

firefighter paramedics loading patient into ambulance

After losing a loved one to COVID-19, families of the incarcerated throughout the California prison system must bear the cost of burying their loved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Obituary Tagged With: burials, cdcr

SQ’s Sgt. G. Polanco passes from COVID-19

September 30, 2020 by Marcus Henderson

Sad news: West Block has lost another guiding light. On Sunday, August 9, Sergeant G. Polanco died from coronavirus. Polanco, 55, a West Block unit … [Read more...]

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Orlando Romero remembered by friends and by his art

September 30, 2020 by Joanna Macy

We want to tell you about Orlando Gene Romero, Jr., a dear friend to us and many others. Orlando would have turned 49 next week. Orlando died on … [Read more...]

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