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ASSEMBLYWOMAN MIA BONTA BELIEVES IN REHABILITATION

November 29, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

California State Assemblywoman Mia Bonta (D-18th District), who represents Oakland, Alameda, and Emeryville, visited San Quentin with Gov. Gavin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE

GLIMPSES OF HUMANITY THROUGH THE LENS OF PHOTOGRAPHER PETER MERTS

November 29, 2023 by Michael Callahan

A local photographer is working to change public perceptions of incarcerated people. In the process, he’s hoping to inspire compassion and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE

TIER TALK – MVP OF SQ WARRIORS RETIRES TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS MOST VALUABLE IN HIS LIFE

August 14, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

3d rendering of many orange basketball balls lying in an endless pile seen from the top.

Intramural basket commissioner Derrell “Sadiq” Davis is taking a break from the sport he loves so he can focus on other priorities. It is a big deal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, TIER TALK

SQ WELCOMES NEW MEMBER TO THE TENNIS CLUB 

August 14, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

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Oakland Native Dee Daniels Fired Up on Becoming a Member April 8 was Dee Daniels’, 58, first time coming to San Quentin Prison since he became a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, SPORTS

TRANSFORMATION AND REDEMPTION 

August 13, 2023 by Joshua Strange

TWO MENS' JOURNEYS: FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH SELF-REFLECTION AND CHOICES routes to redemption and transformation.  For many the journey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

MAN WITH MANY HATS

August 12, 2023 by Charles Crow

OUR BEHIND THE SCENE AND TRUSTED RESEARCHER STUART WAGNER  The masthead of the San Quentin News lists Stuart Wagner as one of its 13 “Advisers.” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, PROFILE, San Quentin News

TIER TALK: GROWTH, MATURITY ON THE COURT 

July 27, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

A main reason why prison sports are so invaluable is that some in prison find rehabilitation through sports. That’s what I saw in SQ Warriors shooting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, SPORTS, TIER TALK

NEVER TOO OLD 

July 26, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

HEALTH, FITNESSKEEP ATHLETEYOUNG AT 62 Everyone knows that exercise preserves health and regenerates youth. Darwin “Tall” Billingsley, 62, proves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, PROFILE, Recently Posted

PROF. WILLIAM DRUMMOND: LOOKING BACK AT AN AWARD-WINNING CAREER IN JOURNALISM

July 26, 2023 by Kevin Sawyer

In July, San Quentin News adviser William J. Drummond celebrated 40 years teaching journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.  For the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, San Quentin News

ONE-ON-ONE WITH FUTBOL MASTER RONALD LUNA

July 7, 2023 by Timothy Hicks

Soccer is one of the staple sports at San Quentin prison. When it is played on the Lower Yard, a dedicated group of athletes come out to display their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PROFILE, Recently Posted, SPORTS

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