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Simplicities in life motivate condemned prisoner

January 12, 2026 by Kevin D. Sawyer

At one time, Jerry “Mo Mo” Rodriguez, 52, was one of more than 700+ men on San Quentin’s infamous Death Row. Incarcerated since 1994, he spent 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Death Row, East Block, Gavin Newsom, The Row

Correctional Construction Management crew big part of Upper Yard remodel

December 12, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

The sounds, smells, and sights of progress at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center have changed from carbon blades cutting steel, to jackhammers, diesel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Correctional Construction Management, Death Row, Inmate Day Labor, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Upper Yard

SF 49er George Kittle reminisces on visit to Death Row

December 7, 2025 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

As the lore of California’s Death Row fades into obscurity, the nation’s strongest athletes haven’t forgotten the reputation of the toughest criminals … [Read more...]

Filed Under: SPORTS Tagged With: 49ers, Death Row, San Quentin

El impacto evolución de la pena de muerte

December 5, 2025 by Daniel Lopez

Según los registros del CDCR, entre 1893 y 2006, el estado de California ejecutó a 513 personas mediante el uso del ahorcamiento, gas o inyección … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ESPANOL, SPANISH Tagged With: Death Row, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

From walking the Row to walking the dog

November 4, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

A former Death Row resident now walks his road of redemption among the general population of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center with a canine companion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Canine Companions, David Angel, Death Row, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Santa Clara County

Former Death Row residents thrive at CHCF

November 1, 2025 by Kevin D. Sawyer

No more shackles, cuffs, or escorts bring feelings of anxiety and gratitude San Quentin’s infamous Death Row has been empty for more than a year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: California Health Care Facility, Death Row, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, The Row

Former condemned prisoner resentenced and paroled

October 30, 2025 by Kevin D. Sawyer

Curtis Lee Ervin had not seen the moon in four decades. In November 1986 he was arrested, and from 1991 until about a year ago he lived inside San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Read, RE-ENTRY Tagged With: Curtis Lee Ervin, Death Row, San Quentin, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

12-step program addresses trauma and improves emotional awareness

June 8, 2025 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

At an Emotional Awareness Therapy graduation a former Death Row resident spoke about what the program has done for him. Steven Crittenden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Graduation Tagged With: Death Row, E.A.T., Emotional Awareness Therapy

Remaining condemned prisoners receive innovative therapy

February 25, 2025 by Jambri Johnson Sr.

The 10 remaining Death Row residents at San Quentin are receiving innovative methods of therapy as they wait to be transferred to general population … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: Death Row

Former Death Row Upper Yard receives upgrade

February 18, 2025 by T. J. Marshall

High-pitched grinding noises, sparks, and the smell of carbon blades cutting through steel have informed residents of progress at the San Quentin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, San Quentin State Prison Tagged With: Death Row

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