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Former condemned prisoner resentenced and paroled

December 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

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

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

Death Row minister believes in becoming a better friend while serving the condemned

January 22, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Death Row minister Chitoka Webb finds comfort and ease in life experiences, through religious leadership, and health. Webb, 48, is a Presbyterian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, Recently Posted, Religious Programs Tagged With: Chitoka Webb, Death Row, Marin Independent Journal

Second chance at life

January 16, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

From 42 years on Death Row to SQ's Earned Living Unit A formerly condemned incarcerated individual is alive and thriving in San Quentin State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, Recently Posted Tagged With: Death Row, Earned Living Units, Marvin Walker, San Quentin State Prison

Another year down, another year forward

December 19, 2023 by Steve Brooks

As this year comes to a close, we leave behind twelve notable months of historic endings at San Quentin and throughout the California prison … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted Tagged With: California Model, COVID-19, Death Row, Gavin Newsom, J. Clark Kelso, Jeffrey Macomber

Death row transfers face mixed reactions

May 30, 2023 by Steve Brooks

Death Row

California’s controversial move to shutter death row Two clocks, three telephones, and a light green death chamber will soon be a memory as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, DEATH ROW, Featured, POLITICS Tagged With: Death Row

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