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ForwardThis goes to camp

January 3, 2024 by Michael Callahan

SQ film crew spotlighting youth offenders in fire camps San Quentin’s ForwardThis broke unprecedented ground by spending seven weeks at the … [Read more...]

Moral Catastrophe: Solitary confinement challenged

January 3, 2024 by Randy Hansen

A group of progressive Democrats in Congress has introduced a bill to end solitary confinement in federal lockups, reported staff writer Brett Wilkins … [Read more...]

Rites of passage: Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone celebrates baptisms, confirmations at SQ Catholic Mass

January 2, 2024 by San Quentin News Contributor

By Anthony Manuel Caravalho and Sampablo Aristeo, Staff Writers On October 8, parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church witnessed … [Read more...]

Makahiki Festival celebrates culture, family, community

January 2, 2024 by Joshua Strange

Makahiki event celebrates culture, family, community The incarcerated members of San Quentin’s Native Hawaiian Religious Group cannot go to … [Read more...]

1000 Mile Club celebrates Frank Ruona

January 1, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Running club honors head coach for 18 years of service Honoring 18 years of service, San Quentin’s 1000 Mile Club celebrated the retirement of … [Read more...]

SQ residents share what they’re thankful for

January 1, 2024 by Michael Callahan

Manuel Mena “I am thankful that I can come to the wonderful programs at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. It is where I got to learn more … [Read more...]

Four decades of service

January 1, 2024 by Bostyon Johnson

A rehabilitative program named the Actors’ Gang Prison Project, first started by actor Tim Robbins of Shawshank Redemption fame, provides incarcerated … [Read more...]

Tech tips for landing your dream job

December 31, 2023 by Sherman K. Newman

TB42 advocates for fair chance employment. A fair chance being the need of every returning citizen as we prepare to eventually reenter the job market. … [Read more...]

Memorable Moments of 2023

December 31, 2023 by Steve Brooks

One of this year’s most memorable moments was when Gov. Gavin Newsom came inside SQ on March 17 and announced that the prison will become a … [Read more...]

What’s the deal with Pell in prisons? Answers to frequently asked questions

December 30, 2023 by San Quentin News Contributor

Pell Grants are coming back to prison in July, after Congress removed that ban that has prevented incarcerated students from using federal financial … [Read more...]