Intense competition before baseball season starts
Formerly incarcerated Ki Lam joins former team for season opener. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews)
About time for changes to a dysfunctional criminal justice system
One of the new buildings in the San Quentin Learning Center. (Photo by Marcus Casillas,
San Quentin Plant Operations supervisor retires
Mike Winder proof that kind-heartedness goes a long way Mike Winder the painter. (Photo by
La percepción a la reincidencia en crímenes sexuales
La noción errónea aunado con mitos sobre la reincidencia en crímenes sexuales, ha capturado la
Concerns of toxic water and chronic illness in California prison
For more than 20 years incarcerated people at California’s Mule Creek Prison have raised concerns
A look back at a decade of resentencing laws
In the last 12 years, California has passed numerous criminal justice reform laws to reduce
Visits from family and hugs are a form of therapy
What's in a hug? For recent graduates at a San Quentin Rehabilitation Center class, it’s
Reentry programs can aid in public safety
Friends Outside Program Director of Northern California Juan Schwanker and Family Liaison Specialist Jasmine B.
Determination and hope persist
Despite parole denials, three individuals stay steadfast in pursuit of freedom Three SQ residents who
Prison altercation ends in death of incarcerated man
An incarcerated person serving a life sentence was found dead by correctional officials in a
Ejecuciones de prisioneros con enfermedades mentales
En el año 2022, una encuesta demostró que el 75% de estadounidenses están en contra
KidCAT workshops influence resident’s growth, empathy, and introspection
By Cesar Nava, Contributing Writer Being part of KidCat has challenged, supported, and helped guide
El cáncer adentro y afueras de las prisiones
Armenia L. Cudjo Jr. graduated from the Journalism Guild in December 2025. (Photo by Marcus
Kind words for mothers
“Mi querida suegra usted siempre ah sido una contancia de amor, presencia calida, y una
San Quentin hosts first-ever marriage conference
Incarcerated and outside married couples singing and praising. (Photo by Marcus Casillas / SQ News)
San Quentin residents embrace new Learning Center
Back center Building A for Coding and Media Center, Right Building B education and Library,
Hidden jewels of quality literature found on book carts
SQ Library. (SQNews Archive) San Quentin Rehabilitation Center residents housed in the general population find
Another California prison laid to rest
California Rehabilitation Center. (Photos courtesy of CDCR) By Edwin E. Chavez The California Department of
Peer Support Specialists use lived experience to aid San Quentin residents
Forty incarcerated individuals at Ironwood State Prison successfully completed the 8-week CDCR Peer Support Specialist
San Quentin resident no longer ashamed of being himself
Reginald Thorpe. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews) By Jason L. Jackson A life sentence once