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Seventy-four Graduate

July 29, 2011 by Aly Tamboura

Prisoners’ family members, volunteers, educational and corrections staff packed the San Quentin Garden Chapel to witness extraordinary achievement in … [Read more...]

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

July 29, 2011 by Michael Cooke

In her book, “The New Jim Crow,” Michelle Alexander writes, that when a prisoner is released from incarceration, he or she enters a metaphorical … [Read more...]

25th Annual Veterans’ Scholarship Ceremony Honors Area Students

July 29, 2011 by Arnulfo Garcia

Military veterans incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison continue giving to their country by awarding scholarships to local high school … [Read more...]

Richmond Teens Offer Advice to Community

July 29, 2011 by Michael R. Harris

If you were mayor, what would you do to make Richmond a better place to live? That question was posed to high school students whose ideas included … [Read more...]

Senate Bill (SB9) Gives Juveniles a Second Chance

July 29, 2011 by Michael Cooke

Juveniles sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole could get a second chance under legislation approved by the State Senate. Sen. … [Read more...]

Program Brings Families To Visit with Prisoners

July 29, 2011 by Juan Haines

Faith based organization “Get on the Bus” assists over 1000 kids There were smiles, hugs, and tears of joy in San Quentin’s visiting room on Father’s … [Read more...]

S.Q. Warriors Fall In Overtime Battle

July 29, 2011 by GARY SCOTT

Despite a valiant effort, the San Quentin Warriors basketball fell 98-97 in overtime to the outside team Imago Dei. The Warriors nearly pulled off … [Read more...]

S.Q. RUNNERS CORNER

July 29, 2011 by Frank Ruona

It was a great day for running and 14 members of the San Quentin Thousand-Mile Club ran 15 laps around the baseball field for a fast three miles and … [Read more...]

1000-Mile Club Run

July 29, 2011 by San Quentin News Staff

On a cool and overcast spring day, 12 members of the San Quentin Thousand Mile Club ran 24 one quarter mile laps around the lower yard in an effort to … [Read more...]

4th of July Softball Tournament Champs

July 29, 2011 by Fernando A. Lemus

After six years of defeats, the Insider team came through with a victory over the Outsider team in this year’s Independence Day Softball Tournament at … [Read more...]