Death Row minister Chitoka Webb finds comfort and ease in life experiences, through religious leadership, and health. Webb, 48, is a Presbyterian … [Read more...]
Second chance at life
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...]
Another year down, another year forward
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...]
Death row transfers face mixed reactions
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...]
The end of the line for Death Row?
California begins the process of repurposing Death Row housing units The nation’s largest Death Row is now in its final throes, as Gov. Gavin … [Read more...]
Victims and prosecutors angered by transfers of condemned prisoners
Prisoners sentenced to death can now be transferred to other California prisons, according to the California Department of Corrections and … [Read more...]
Death Penalty Info Center’s 2020 report notes ‘historic lows’ in executions
COVID prison deaths exceed recent state-imposed executions in the United States Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended California’s death penalty in 2019 by … [Read more...]
In Memoriam for those taken by COVID-19 on SQ Death Row
Bread & Roses perform for Death Row
Entire concert was videotaped for Death Row viewing Prisoners and outside guest Tony Saunders played a concert for the 700-plus men housed on … [Read more...]
The uplifting experience of Good Friday at San Quentin
Watson Allison, who spent more than 30 years on San Quentin’s Death Row, was one of many in awe of sunset ser- vices for Good Friday — the day Jesus … [Read more...]