In the 1990s, Charles Mully began reaching out to more than 100,000 orphans struggling in the slums of Kenya. Now, because of his efforts, more than … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Music rocks out at San Quentin
San Quentin welcomed back several Bay Area musicians who performed “oldies” hits in the prison’s Catholic chapel in September. The organization Bread … [Read more...]
Memorial for the remembrance of the late Mr. Mose “Mo” Bowman
A memorial was held on July 28 in San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel for the late Mose “Mo” Bowman, who passed away on June 13 at the age of 72. Bowman … [Read more...]
Remembering Arnulfo T. Garcia
When I first met Arnulfo Timoteo Garcia in 2009, he was hired to work for our print shop instructor John Wilkerson as a clerk. However, upon … [Read more...]
Retired warden Robert Ayers honors late Arnulfo Garcia
My thanks to the San Quentin News staff for inviting me to write a few words about my involvement with the resurrection of the San Quentin News in … [Read more...]
Addiction expert addresses issues at SQ Enneagram group
An expert on addiction asked an audience of 200 in the Protestant Chapel if they were addicted to anything. Nearly every hand went up. Addictive … [Read more...]
New rehabilitative pilot program launches at CIW
Healing Trauma: A Brief Intervention for Women, by Dr. Stephanie Covington, is a pilot program that started Aug. 8 at California Institution for Women … [Read more...]
SQ's dental clinic named beloved dentist who paved the way
In late July, dentists, dental assistants and CDCR personnel assembled at San Quentin for the renaming of the prison’s dental facility as the William … [Read more...]
Valley State Prison's Youth Offender Program
On June 08, 2017 Valley State Prison (VSP) Youth Offender Program (YOP) held its Inaugural Motivational Tour, sponsored by E. Alva, CCII /YOP … [Read more...]
Shakespeare troupe brings on comedy and drama
Energy was high and humor flowed like good ale when performers in costume of Old England mixed with the audience at the San Quentin Protestant Chapel … [Read more...]