San Quentin State Prison

Construction leads to rat infestation

March 16, 2026 by Kevin D. Sawyer

Construction at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center has unleashed an infestation of vermin at the institution—in general, it has been rodents, rats in … [Read more...]

Residents lament Channel One outage as TVs go black

December 10, 2025 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Vicarious nature walks, Yoga, institutional information will return The day after Labor Day, residents at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center found … [Read more...]

Lack of sleep among inmates continues to be problem

April 14, 2025 by Tyrone Luqman Jones

In prisons and jails across the country, lack of sleep among inmates continues to be a problematic and pressing issue. In recent studies, the L.A. … [Read more...]

Academy Award nominated directors facilitate workshop on film reels

April 12, 2025 by Tyrone D. Jones

Incarcerated filmmakers and screenwriters arrived at San Quentin’s Media Center to take part in the first ever Reel Film Workshop. The workshop is … [Read more...]

Community-based organization programs excel

April 10, 2025 by Vincent O'Bannon

Peer-led groups are driving force for rehabilitative success Peer-to-peer self-help programming at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center finds … [Read more...]

Obstruction on Lower Yard causes concern

April 8, 2025 by Bostyon Johnson

Resident Travis Taylor went to enjoy the warm weather and a jog on the Lower Yard, when he noticed a mound of dirt and a hole in the ground surrounded … [Read more...]

Long program waitlists concern residents

April 6, 2025 by Vincent O'Bannon

Access to programs for many incarcerated people at San Quentin continues to be a problem two years following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s rehabilitation center … [Read more...]

Prisoners rights to boots and belts

March 29, 2025 by Kevin D. Sawyer

According to California Code of Regulations each inmate shall be issued boots and belts but many San Quentin residents are without A reasonable … [Read more...]