On this day in 1870, the notorious Californio bandit Tiburcio Vásquez was released from San Quentin State Prison, ushering in ...

President Trump directs federal agencies to reopen Alcatraz prison for violent offenders. The historic island facility faces significant renovation challenges after six decades as a tourist ...

From military defenses to a federal prison, Alcatraz’s history is full of twists and harsh realities. Learn how this isolated ...