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...]
California’s next governor faces executions
California’s next governor could be forced to make a life-or-death decision that the state’s top executive hasn’t faced in over a decade; whether to … [Read more...]
California Top Officials’ Support Ballot Measures
California’s top officials revealed their support for November ballot measures, the Sacramento Bee reported. Governor Jerry Brown approves of … [Read more...]