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‘Game Breakers’ Make All The Difference at Clutch Time

March 29, 2011 by ALTON COACH McSWEEN

Editor’s Note: Coach McSween is a former Denver Bronco defensive back and continues to play sports at San Quentin. In the world of sports, we have … [Read more...]

Inductees to the 2011 NFL Hall of Fame

March 29, 2011 by Drew Piazza

Here is a list of the inductees to the 2011 National Football League Hall of Fame: Richard Dent Defensive End, 6-5 265lbs 19983-1993, 1995 Chicago … [Read more...]

POETRY

March 29, 2011 by San Quentin News Contributor

SHATTERED PIECES By Kevin Yarbor Last night I shared my secret with the moon. I began to confess a feeling from the depths of my heart on how close I … [Read more...]

March 2011 News Briefs

March 29, 2011 by San Quentin News Staff

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Alex Padilla says he will introduce legislation to make it a misdemeanor for prison guards and visitors to smuggle cell phones … [Read more...]

Prison Crowding Decisions Expected

January 1, 2011 by Michael Cooke

The biggest issue facing California prisons is overcrowding, and big changes are on the horizon. Two major issues will unfold in the coming months: … [Read more...]

50-Mile Run Helps Marin Food Bank

January 1, 2011 by VINCENT CULLEN

Acting Warden, San Quentin State Prison On the cold morning of Dec. 11, 2010, a group of runners huddled under an awning in preparation for a quest to … [Read more...]

New Attorney General Reaffirms Prison Reform

January 1, 2011 by ANTHONY FAULK

With the renowned Delancey Street rehabilitation center as her backdrop, Attorney General-elect Kamala Harris used her first news conference since … [Read more...]

State Court’s Guidance On Parole Board Denials

January 1, 2011 by Stephen Liebb

When a state court determines that the Board of Parole Hearings has denied parole without any evidence of current dangerousness, the court may only … [Read more...]

State Delays Awarding of Contract for Death Row

January 1, 2011 by RICHARD HALSTEAD

Officials with the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (report) they have delayed awarding a contract for the first phase of the $356 … [Read more...]

Students Get Eye-Opening Experience At S.Q.

January 1, 2011 by Arnulfo Garcia

A group of 25 college students got a real education in California’s penal system during a visit to San Quentin State Prison. They sat in a circle with … [Read more...]