Scroll for English translation El pasado Mayo inicio la inauguración del Modelo Californiano con un gran evento para los residentes del Centro de … [Read more...]
Leading the charge on reimagining San Quentin
To help put into effect Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new reimagined concept for San Quentin, the prison’s top administrators appointed the best leader for the … [Read more...]
California first in gender-affirming surgery
A San Quentin incarcerated trans-woman received gender-affirming surgery after California permitted gender affirmation surgery to incarcerated … [Read more...]
Surplus state land being reused for affordable housing
The site of a previous firearm facility has been designated for new affordable housing near San Quentin State Prison. Named Oak Hill, the … [Read more...]
FAMILIES Act attempts to alleviate family separation
State and federal prison systems are working to strengthen incarcerated parental rights with better diversion programs, broader caregiver mitigation … [Read more...]
Memorable Moments of 2023
One of this year’s most memorable moments was when Gov. Gavin Newsom came inside SQ on March 17 and announced that the prison will become a … [Read more...]
Reentering citizens released with fentanyl antidote kits
Eighty percent of persons released from California jails and prisons received Narcan antidote kits between 2020 and 2022, KFF Health News … [Read more...]
State medical staff receive raises after negotiations
California state medical professionals have negotiated significant pay increases, avoiding a threatened strike. The two-year contract would cost an … [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...]
Guards union seeks better relationship with Gov. Newsom
California’s prison guards union is taking steps to foster good relations with new Gov. Gavin Newsom. The union withdrew a $2 million contribution … [Read more...]