A non-profit organization is advocating for California Governor Gavin Newsom to close 10 more prisons in order to secure monies for public … [Read more...]
Feds take over CDCR’s Mental Health services
Almost 20 years have passed since the federal takeover of California’s prison medical system, and federal takeovers continued March 19, as the 9th … [Read more...]
14 years after ‘Realignment’ of prison population
In the fall of 2011, the term “Realignment” was added to the wordlist of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. That was when … [Read more...]
SQ Giants coach’s long wait for kidney is over
As Shohei Otani and the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers opened the major league season in Japan, the SQRC Giants celebrated a new beginning for … [Read more...]
New rehabilitation center construction progresses quickly
The reality of San Quentin officially becoming a rehabilitation center has been unfolding before the eyes of prisoners, staff, volunteers, and … [Read more...]
CDCR regionalizes and restructures leadership
CDCR’s objective is to provide better access to programs, reentry, support Beginning Jan. 1 of this year, the California Department of … [Read more...]
Residents face penalties over circumvented restitution
California prisoners serving life terms face harsh penalties for “circumventing or avoiding” restitution. Since 2022, Board of Parole Hearings … [Read more...]
Exceptional conduct leads to release
Honest, patient, impactful, insightful, transparent, dedicated, empathetic, and accountable are some of the words that residents of San Quentin have … [Read more...]
Lifers await possible appeal of Proposition 57
Lifers found suitable for parole now must overcome another hurdle for release. If they had their parole board dates advanced based on Proposition 57 … [Read more...]
Reform advocates seek strategic plan for prison closures
Some prison reform advocates expect CDCR’s budget cuts will reduce wasteful spending amidst dwindling prison population, but seek more stable plans … [Read more...]
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