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S.Q. Referees Express Their Love for the Game

October 19, 2013 by Rahsaan Thomas

Refereeing isn’t an easy job, but somebody has to do it. However, the guys who do so at San Quentin say they love it. Despite numerous complaints … [Read more...]

Legendary Pitcher Bill Lee Strikes Out 8 San Quentin Giants

October 19, 2013 by Rahsaan Thomas

Former major league baseball player Bill Lee showed at 67 he still has it, striking out eight batters and leading the RBL Giants to a 7-6 victory over … [Read more...]

S.Q. Kings Topple Outsiders, 65-60

October 19, 2013 by Rahsaan Thomas

The San Quentin Kings were able to overcome a push by the Outsiders in a 65-60 victory. At the beginning of the 4th quarter, the Kings were ahead … [Read more...]

Fully Loaded Rings Up Championship Victory, 31-28

October 19, 2013 by Juan Haines

In the Championship Basketball League’s first championship series, Fully Loaded swept We’ll Deal With It in a spectacular display of lead changes and … [Read more...]

Collecting ‘Big Data’ To Promote Justice

September 19, 2013 by San Quentin News Contributor

The San Francisco district attorney’s office is just around the corner from some of the world’s most cutting-edge data collectors and data miners. … [Read more...]

Federal Communications Commission Barred High Prison Phone Rates

September 19, 2013 by Kevin D. Sawyer

The Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) has barred prison phone companies from charging high rates on interstate long-distance calls, according … [Read more...]

Marin Literacy & Project R.E.A.C.H. Urge Prisoners to Further Education

September 19, 2013 by David B. Le

San Quentin prisoners who want to improve their literacy are invited to apply to Project REACH, an extension of the Marin Literacy Program. REACH, … [Read more...]

Prisoners’ Artwork on Display At San Francisco City Library

September 19, 2013 by Richard Lindsey

In San Francisco, a city known for its artistic and cultural diversity, two unique art exhibits in the city’s public library displayed dozens of works … [Read more...]

S.Q.’s Charity Fund Raising Benefits Outside Communities

September 19, 2013 by Boston Woodard

Is the desire to help others essential human quality? Does it exist even in prisoners within the state’s correctional system? The charitable … [Read more...]

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions in 2012-2013

September 19, 2013 by Ted Swain

During its 2012-13 session, the U.S. Supreme Court made the following decisions in civil rights cases: Voting Rights: In Arizona v. Inter Tribal … [Read more...]