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Ghost of father’s past does not deter resident’s journey

Resident’s creativity reignites artistic fire despite setbacks

From walking the Row to walking the dog

California Health Care Facility residents connect with their roots

Doctors give wrong drug dosage to incarcerated individual

Ghost of father’s past does not deter resident’s journey

Resident’s creativity reignites artistic fire despite setbacks

From walking the Row to walking the dog

California Health Care Facility residents connect with their roots

Doctors give wrong drug dosage to incarcerated individual

by Jason Jackson

Ghost of father’s past does not deter resident’s journey

by Kevin Sawyer

Resident’s creativity reignites artistic fire despite setbacks

by T. J. Marshall

From walking the Row to walking the dog

by Kevin Sawyer

California Health Care Facility residents connect with their roots

by Kevin Sawyer

Doctors give wrong drug dosage to incarcerated individual

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Two San Quentin residents visit California Medical Facility, discuss expansion of Canine Companions

Rehabilitation Corner

Two San Quentin residents visit California Medical Facility, discuss expansion of Canine Companions

by T. J. Marshall

At-risk youth donation drive for Tiny Village Spirit a success

YOUTH OFFENDERS

At-risk youth donation drive for Tiny Village Spirit a success

by T. J. Marshall

Half-marathon marks halfway point in season

SPORTS

Half-marathon marks halfway point in season

by T. J. Marshall

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Doctors give wrong drug dosage to incarcerated individual

Doctors give wrong drug dosage to incarcerated individual

Overdose Awareness

Overdose Awareness

20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

Vocational article in SQNews inspires resident to pursue rehabilitation

Vocational article in SQNews inspires resident to pursue rehabilitation

Faulty drug tests impact thousands of residents

Faulty drug tests impact thousands of residents

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Rehabilitation & Re-entry

November 27, 2025

Two San Quentin residents visit California Medical Facility, discuss expansion of Canine Companions

Two San Quentin residents visit California Medical Facility, discuss expansion of Canine Companions

November 17, 2025

Day of Peace showcases music, harmony, humanity

Bostyon Johnson

Day of Peace showcases music, harmony, humanity

November 14, 2025

Parole Board Executive members discuss procedures

Bostyon Johnson

Parole Board Executive members discuss procedures

Law & Politics

September 30, 2025

Non-designated programming facilities provide safe space

Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Non-designated programming facilities provide safe space

September 27, 2025

Fiesta de El Salvador event highlights immigration challenges

Bostyon Johnson

Fiesta de El Salvador event highlights immigration challenges

September 26, 2025

Investigations into excessive force by law enforcement

Investigations into excessive force by law enforcement

Sports

Half-marathon marks halfway point in season

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Half-marathon marks halfway point in season

by T. J. Marshall

Flag football match-ups competitive and high scoring

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Flag football match-ups competitive and high scoring

by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Female professional athletes bargain for equitable pay

3

Female professional athletes bargain for equitable pay

by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Resident implements redemptive qualities of rehabilitation

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Resident implements redemptive qualities of rehabilitation

by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

SQ Giants plate three runs late in barn burner

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SQ Giants plate three runs late in barn burner

by T. J. Marshall

Women’s basketball comes to the Bay

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Women’s basketball comes to the Bay

by T. J. Marshall

Arts

November 20, 2025

Music and mental health a part of rehabilitation

Jerry Maleek Gearin

Music and mental health a part of rehabilitation

September 27, 2025

Jelly Roll brings hope for redemption

Jelly Roll brings hope for redemption

September 20, 2025

Symposium highlights impact of low literacy on incarcerated

Michael Callahan

Symposium highlights impact of low literacy on incarcerated

Español

September 28, 2025

El ser encerrado injustamente en el CECOT

El ser encerrado injustamente en el CECOT

August 27, 2025

Los efectos de la administración Trump

Los efectos de la administración Trump

August 23, 2025

El negocio millonario acosta de deportación de inmigrantes

El negocio millonario acosta de deportación de inmigrantes

Editorials

20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

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20-year anniversary of ‘R’ in CDCR

by Kevin Sawyer

Letters to the editor reflect impact of San Quentin News

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Letters to the editor reflect impact of San Quentin News

by Kevin Sawyer

What is Public Safety?

3

What is Public Safety?

by Kevin Sawyer

Announcement of American Penal Press Contest coincides with World Press Freedom Day

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Announcement of American Penal Press Contest coincides with World Press Freedom Day

by Kevin Sawyer

Meet our new Editor-in-Chief

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Meet our new Editor-in-Chief

by Kevin Sawyer

Hundreds of prisoners still languish in prison for more than 50 years

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Hundreds of prisoners still languish in prison for more than 50 years

by Kevin Sawyer

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