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SB 1437 eliminates felony-murder rule

December 26, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

Due to a change in the felony-murder rule, starting Jan. 1, codefendants will no longer automatically be considered guilty of murder for participating … [Read more...]

Beso Negro performs in year's final yard show at SQ

November 29, 2018 by Marcus Henderson

The Bay Area’s gypsy swing, band Beso Negro (Black Kiss) treated San Quentin prisoners to acoustic musical mastery at its Sept. 29 event, which was … [Read more...]

Importance of good character and integrity in prison

November 15, 2018 by John Lam

Cost of reputation, Part 1 Editor’s note: Survival in prison often depends on reputation. A good reputation confers respect and longevity. A bad … [Read more...]

Immigrant requests for asylum face four year backlog

November 15, 2018 by William Harris

President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement program is failing due to a four-year asylum hearing backlog, an opinion article in The Hill … [Read more...]

NEWS BRIEFS: November 2018

November 15, 2018 by Juan Haines

1. USA—The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in early 2016 that sentencing juveniles to life with no chance for parole is unconstitutional. The states with the … [Read more...]

November 2018 Upcoming Events at San Quentin

November 13, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

November 2018 Upcoming Events at San Quentin Nov. 11th Veteran’s Day @ Lower Yard 10 a.m. Nov. 16th 1000 Mile Club Marathon 8 a.m. Nov. 16th … [Read more...]

Rising operatic star mesmerizes SQ

October 20, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Rising opera singer Sara LeMesh brought her musical talents to San Quentin State Prison, mesmerizing her captive audience with her singing and … [Read more...]

News briefs October 2018 Tennessee, Georgia, Texas…

October 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

1. Tennessee –A lawsuit raises inadequate treatment for claims diabetic inmates as well as claims of under-staffing since the private prison firm, … [Read more...]

Dr. Downey overcomes hurdles

October 17, 2018 by Jesse Vasquez

Dr. Downey, a staff psychologist at San Quentin, is no stranger to overcoming obstacles in life. “I fell behind in grade school because no one knew I … [Read more...]