Newsom wants to transform San Quentin State Prison. The council advising him can meet in secret By: Trân Nguyễn, The Associated Press Posted: 11:12 PM CDT Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 Last Modified ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The infamous state prison on San Francisco Bay that has been home to the largest death row population in the United States will be transformed into a lockup where less ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was able to wrest budget dollars from skeptical lawmakers for his plan to reform San Quentin State Prison — but the spending plan does not commit to closing more ...

The closed-door meetings are a concern for supporters and critics of prison reform. Republican lawmakers say the Legislature needs more of a say in the process, especially when the state faces a ...

California to overhaul San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab By: Janie Har And Sophie Austin, The Associated Press Posted: 6:05 PM CDT Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 Last Modified: 8:02 PM CDT Thursday ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s planned transformation of San Quentin State Prison into a rehabilitation facility after decades as the home for death row inmates is being shaped by a hand-picked ...