It’s one of San Quentin’s favorite events, featuring hot dogs and music. They call it “Hot Dog Day,” with free entertainment provided by the volunteer … [Read more...]
Brothers in Pen Publish Fourth Anthology
Hot off the press is Six Cubic Feet, a new story collection by San Quentin’s creative writing group. This anthology, the group’s fourth in its … [Read more...]
NASA to Start Program With S.Q.’s Machine Shop
NASA Ames has picked San Quentin for an important training program to manufacture a platform that will enable hundreds of science projects to be … [Read more...]
Richmond Teens Offer Advice to Community
If you were mayor, what would you do to make Richmond a better place to live? That question was posed to high school students whose ideas included … [Read more...]
Program Brings Families To Visit with Prisoners
Faith based organization “Get on the Bus” assists over 1000 kids There were smiles, hugs, and tears of joy in San Quentin’s visiting room on Father’s … [Read more...]
Breaking the Cycle Of Crime, Punishment
For the last half-dozen years, a new approach is being promoted in San Quentin Prison to help break the cycle of crime and punishment that has … [Read more...]
‘Next Step’ Graduates Seven
Seven men working to change their lives graduated from The Next Step program, aimed at teaching offenders to view their crimes through the eyes of the … [Read more...]
State’s Money Crisis Endangers S.Q. Self-Help Programs
Most inmates arriving at San Quentin are amazed by the programs, recreation and work opportunities offered. There is Prison University Project and … [Read more...]
Preparing For Success Once Paroled
Members of Modern American Society: Preparing For Life and Financial Success on The Outside Are you worried about finding a job after you leave … [Read more...]
50-Mile Run Helps Marin Food Bank
Acting Warden, San Quentin State Prison On the cold morning of Dec. 11, 2010, a group of runners huddled under an awning in preparation for a quest to … [Read more...]