Creative talents on display at San Quentin’s second film festival
The captive creativity and immense talent of San Quentin resident filmmakers shone through at the
Pretrial diversion program offers rehabilitation outside of prison
An offender’s dream is to avoid jail, which is not always possible, but with public
Kidney donors dream to play baseball in San Quentin comes true
SQ Giants’ lead outside coach Steve Reichardt. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews) The San Quentin
Prosecutor-initiated resentencing expands to Republican-led state
Justice reform continued to take shape out West as Utah became the first Republican-led state
Veterans play flag football on 9/11
To observe the 24th anniversary of 9/11, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, in conjunction with the
Limited childcare in drug treatment programs concerns women
A woman’s right to choose between having custody of her children or substance abuse treatment
Lawyer’s unrealistic promises end in disbarment
As the California Supreme Court officially ordered the disbarment of Attorney Aaron Spolin, feelings of
Resident team fails to overcome seven-time champions Warriors’ insurmountable lead
David Rodriguez. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews) San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s most important and exciting
San Quentin News wins prison publication of the year
San Quentin News won best newspaper in the 2025 American Penal Press Contest. (Photo by
Former condemned prisoner resentenced and paroled
A view of the moon from San Quentin's housing units. (San Quentin News Archive) Curtis
Residents express insight and remorse leaves impression on KidCAT sponsor
By A. Torrez, KidCAT Sponsor Sponsoring and supporting the KidCAT group has been richly rewarding,
Ghost of father’s past does not deter resident’s journey
Kojo Cluchette. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews) The shadow of a person’s past can sometimes
From walking the Row to walking the dog
Loi Tan Vo with Maybe from the Canine Companions program. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews)
Former Death Row residents thrive at CHCF
No more shackles, cuffs, or escorts bring feelings of anxiety and gratitude The former entrance
California Health Care Facility residents connect with their roots
Asian Pacific Islanders build up worship service, learn Hawaiian/Polynesian songs and dances “Aloha” is a
Two San Quentin residents visit California Medical Facility, discuss expansion of Canine Companions
San Quentin's Canine Companions. (Photo by Marcus Casillas) San Quentin residents and their four-legged tail-wagging
At-risk youth donation drive for Tiny Village Spirit a success
CRM Office Technician A. Torres, residents, Tiny Village Spirit Coordinator Sally Hindman, volunteer Dennis Kettler,
Half-marathon marks halfway point in season
Over 70 participants ran the half-marathon. (Photo by Marcus Casillas, SQNews) San Quentin’s 1000 Mile
KidCAT educates and creates positivity, healthy relationships, growth
By Darius Poole, KidCAT Contributing Writer Darius Poole raised his hand while others listen. (Photo
Danny Trejo visits San Quentin
Incarcerated firefighters line up for inspection at Eel River Conservation Camp. (Courtesy of CDCR, 2021)