San Quentin State Prison

Lack of sleep among inmates continues to be problem

May 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

May 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

May 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

May 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

May 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 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...]

People with dreadlocks face stigma despite legal protection

February 23, 2025 by Lawrence Randall

Jamario Moore, a San Quentin resident, says that wearing dreadlocks, even in this day and age, can get you in trouble. Moore said that he has had … [Read more...]

Former Death Row Upper Yard receives upgrade

February 18, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

High-pitched grinding noises, sparks, and the smell of carbon blades cutting through steel have informed residents of progress at the San Quentin … [Read more...]

2024 in San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

December 31, 2024 by Bostyon Johnson

Residents of San Quentin participated in several events throughout 2024. Yard events Awareness Week, Juneteenth celebration, Day of Peace, Mental … [Read more...]