Alcatraz closed in 1963 because it was too costly to operate — three times more costly than any other federal prison. It's not coming back.

Trump has voiced plans to reopen and enlarge the notorious prison, Alcatraz. Will it actually happen? Here's what to know.

Walt Gray sits down with Rich Ehisen, editor in chief of Capitol Weekly, to discuss this week in California politics.

Charlie Hopkins, one of the last living prisoners of Alcatraz, gave an interview to the BBC in which he commented on Donald ...

At Alcatraz, Hopkins had some infamous neighbours. The facility housed many violent criminals over its 30 years - Al Capone; ...

As if there was a need for more proof that President Donald Trump views his power as a way to indulge in grand gestures on ...

Everyone can see that Grandpa Trump has become a menace, but no one is doing anything to limit the damage, much less to take ...

Restoring the infamous island penitentiary would be a logistical nightmare, experts say: ‘on a cost-benefit analysis, it’s ...