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Jesse Reed Says Goodbye After 24 Years

August 1, 2009 by R. Calix

On a quiet Thursday morning of June 11, 2009, convict Jesse Reed stepped out of San Quentin and into a new life, freed on parole after 24 years in … [Read more...]

J. T. Evans Heads Out the S.Q. Gate

August 1, 2009 by JulianGlenn Padgett

“San Quentin is my second home and I’ll miss it a lot,” said Correctional Officer J.T. Evans as he spoke about his upcoming retirement. “I started … [Read more...]

Spencer Michels’ Penetrating View of the Crisis in California’s Prisons

August 1, 2009 by DARRELL C. HARTLEY

Television news corres-pondent Spencer Michels recent trip to San Quentin prison was a return to places where he has gathered news in turbulent times … [Read more...]

Thousand Mile Club Churns Laps

August 1, 2009 by JONATHON COPE

Abraham Yera Ortiz and Ronnie Goodman led the charge on a sunny summer day as the San Quentin Thousand Mile Club reeled off laps around the Lower … [Read more...]

Explaining the Path and the Goal of Church Discipline

August 1, 2009 by DARRELL C. HARTLEY

In the confines of any organization, discipline is a mechanism of correction that should ultimately lead to restoration of the offender. This holds … [Read more...]

An Explosion of Notes

August 1, 2009 by John C. Eagan

To tens of thousands of prison inmates across the nation, she is “The Harp Lady,” who charms and amazes audiences with her blue 47-string … [Read more...]

Taking the First Step to Recovery

August 1, 2009 by San Quentin News Staff

After countless attempts to prove otherwise, many experts say alcoholism and drug addiction are incurable, progressive and potentially … [Read more...]

What Is Ramadan About?

August 1, 2009 by JEREMIAH HASSAN BRENNEN

Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims observe fasting in this month all over the world. In fact, it is incumbent upon all … [Read more...]

Kicking the Habit – Addiction Recovery Finally Gains a Foothold at S.Q.

August 1, 2009 by Arnulfo Garcia

After witnessing a steady increase in drug-addicted men being committed to prison, two San Quentin inmates set a goal: create a certified drug … [Read more...]

The Strong, Clear Voice of the Federal Court

August 1, 2009 by JulianGlenn Padgett

The three-judge panel has thrown down a bold ruling in the Plata/Coleman v. Schwarzenegger battle. The legal triumvirate consists of United States … [Read more...]