San Quentin News

San Quentin residents embrace new Learning Center

June 9, 2026 by Bostyon Johnson

By Bostyon Johnson The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut its new $239 million learning center, bringing … [Read more...]

Hidden jewels of quality literature found on book carts

June 3, 2026 by Eric Allen

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center residents housed in the general population find hidden jewels on mobile book carts in the housing unit day … [Read more...]

San Quentin opens former “Death Row” to house general population

May 12, 2026 by Terrell J. Marshall

By Terrell J. Marshall San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s “first of its kind, first in the nation” reputation continued to grow when the general … [Read more...]

Freedom defined by the incarcerated

April 27, 2026 by Jason Jackson

By Jason L. Jackson In a world of cages and captivity, loss and limitation, formerly and currently incarcerated men share their perspectives on … [Read more...]

Canteen prices once again escalating

April 2, 2026 by Eric Allen

By Eric Allen Despite legislators’ efforts to prevent price gouging on canteen prices in the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]

Roadway traffic not a concern for residents

March 17, 2026 by Charles Crowe

By Charles Crowe, Staff Writer San Quentin residents walking, running, working out, or just getting fresh air share the paved areas of the prison’s … [Read more...]

Loud noise over PA system cause for health concerns

March 4, 2026 by Terrell J. Marshall

San Quentin residents need earplugs to tolerate ear-damaging announcements By Terrell J. Marshall, Staff Writer The loud public address system … [Read more...]