In my journey with the San Quentin News, some extraordinary people have challenged me, and touched and changed my life. Captain Sam Robinson is one of … [Read more...]
Q&A: Ms. Arnold leaves The Q
By Aaron K. Roy, Contributing Writer Teaching Assistant Ms. Arnold has moved on from her position at San Quentin. She began working at the prison … [Read more...]
FIRESIDE CHAT: San Quentin’s warden sits down for Q&A with the SQNews
Ronald J. Broomfield, warden of San Quentin, sees himself as a “hands on” administrator. He likes to interact with the population. The warden … [Read more...]
Q&A: San Quentin CRM Madeline Tenney talks about programs moving forward
San Quentin News sits down for a Q&A with Community Resource Manager (CRM) Madeline Tenney in a discussion about her new position, rehabilitation, … [Read more...]
CDCR chief psychologist offers guidance on risk assessments
When you, as a San Quentin resident, go before the Board of Parole, there will be expectations made of you. A psychologist who visited San … [Read more...]
Wardens who made a difference
Polanco family files suit over death of highly-regarded sergeant
The family of a beloved San Quentin correctional sergeant who died of COVID-19 filed a wrongful death lawsuit against prison officials. The federal … [Read more...]
Michael Harris is free after 30 years
Michael Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records and former San Quentin News editor-in-chief, has finally been freed. Harris was granted a pardon by … [Read more...]
What’s really needed are paths to good jobs
To stop the revolving door between poverty and incarceration, the more than 70 million Americans who are justice-involved need access to employment … [Read more...]
Dr. Tootell’s legacy at San Quentin
For the last 11 years Dr. Elena Tootell has been overseeing San Quentin’s strained medical care, a system she described as occasionally “chaotic.” Now … [Read more...]