William Baker, 91, is believed to be one of the last living inmates of Alcatraz. He has harrowing tales to tell, including about the time he tried to escape.

Steve Lopez I have just one thing to say about President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison for ruthless offenders. What took you so long? The “Rock,” as it has sometimes been ...

More than 20 years after the untimely passing of comedy icon Phil Hartman, fans of the comedian still celebrate his work in films and television, especially his iconic work on Saturday Night Live and ...

The name of Napoleon,” said the French emperor Napoleon III, “is a program in itself.” The same is true of Alcatraz, or as President Trump put it in a Truth Social post announcing his intention to ...

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

For a century, Angel Island was utilized by the military because of its strategic location defending the Golden Gate. Today, ...

Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats.

The last-known living inmate to serve time in Alcatraz has revealed what haunted him most about being locked up on the ...

US President Donald Trump declared "nobody ever escaped from Alcatraz," outlining plans to reopen the island prison. It was ...