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Seniors vie for ‘Idol’ title

It’s like the hit television show “American Idol,” but with some important twists. The competition is happening here, and it’s showcasing the vocal talents and stage-sizzling charisma of some of Richmond’s most talented senior citizens.

Richmond jewel reborn

After two years of tireless fundraising, intensive construction and nearly $8 million in costs, the 324,000 gallon Richmond Plunge swimming pool is now open to all. June Albonico, 83, gives a video tour of this famous landmark’s history.

Integrating California prison cells

California’s sprawling prison system, the nation’s largest, retains deep racial divisions five years after a court-mediated settlement set in motion a plan to limit race-based cell assigning practices.

Prison University at San Quentin Prison

An innovative and in many ways unique educational program is flourishing on the other side of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge, in an institution through which many of Richmond’s sons have cycled over the years.

Prison’s revolving door

Three months after being imprisoned for missing parole appointments and failing drug tests, a corrections bus scooped him up from San Quentin State Prison and dumped him a few blocks from his mother’s home just off Cutting Boulevard.