San Quentin
Coverage of San Quentin in the Nexus archive.
- California prisons clamp down on overtime, limit access to classes for incarcerated people
California prisons are limiting access to rehabilitative programs for incarcerated people as the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation restricts overtime spending. Programs like college classes and civic education have been disrupted, with the rollback set to end on June 30. The state’s $18 billion annual corrections budget remains flat despite recent prison closures.
- Unearthed clip exposes shocking claim by Newsom's wife about inmates at violent California prison
Jennifer Siebel Newsom's 2016 comments suggesting inmates at San Quentin prison got there by 'accident' resurfaced, sparking criticism for comparing their circumstances to her personal tragedy. The remarks, made during a documentary discussion, drew backlash from conservative critics and were linked to broader political tensions involving Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump.
- Unearthed clip exposes shocking claim by Newsom's wife about inmates at violent California prison
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, faced backlash for 2016 comments suggesting inmates at San Quentin prison were there by 'accident,' comparing their situation to her own childhood tragedy. Conservative critics and media outlets amplified the controversy, while her spokesperson clarified the remarks were contextual to her documentary 'The Mask You Live In.'