Prison officials recalled soap produced by the California Prison Industry Authority due to a trace amount of a cancer-causing ingredient. The July 27 … [Read more...]
The Men’s Advisory Council
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN EXPLAINS ITS FUNCTION When California prisoners have a general problem, the first stop is usually with somebody like Sam W. Johnson … [Read more...]
Inmate Found Dead In Cell
LAVELT DUVERNE SUICIDE GRIPS SAN QUENTIN “When I returned to my cell, I instinctively knew something was wrong,” Danny Cox said. “There was a sheet on … [Read more...]
Looking Back into S.Q.’s Legacy
This is the second in a series of articles on San Quentin history. The Rich History of California’s Oldest Prison After California became a state, … [Read more...]
Hot Pot Causes Fire Sprinkler To Flood Cell in West Block
Last month water began gushing out of a third tier cell in West Block to the surprise of those living and walking below. The cause of the flooding was … [Read more...]
S.Q. Library Sees Its Hours Reduced
Due to California’s budget woes, San Quentin’s library hours have been reduced for the mainline population. The change resulted from cutting the … [Read more...]
Injuries in Reception Center Riot
Initial reports suggest anywhere from 150 to 200 inmates were involved in a large scale riot involving weapons on the Badger Section Reception Center … [Read more...]
West Block Opens For the Mainline
After many rumors and speculation, H-Unit prisoners and Level II Lifers are now living in West Block – the first time since San Quentin became a … [Read more...]
Violence on Lower Yard Ends in Fatality
Violence erupted at the bottom of the stairs leading to the lower yard when the resident pack of rats living under the old modular building faced an … [Read more...]
Officer Attacked In Segregated Unit
San Quentin officials are investigating an attack by an inmate on a correctional officer on June 8. Public Information Officer Lt. Sam Robinson said … [Read more...]
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