Pelican Bay: The Reality of California's Worst Prison

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[@shaungoodall9285]

Props to Dubs. New to his content. From New York, ex prisoner, 16 yrs, I can appreciate and relate to many of these experiences. Pleasure to observe quality material from dude rehabilitating self and progressively growing as a man, evolving, and now making that legit $$$ via social media. Let's SUPPORT these men with subs, likes, comments, shares, and possibly some donations for their time

[@featherwood714]

My husband was there at the same time but he spent 12 years in the shu. He never talked to me about it though now sense I've been watching this video I know why, I also didn't ask questions. Thank you for giving me some perspective on it. Stay safe

[@theodricsmith9798]

Spending time in pelican bay was like trying to survive in a jungle. No rehabilitation whatsoever. The people say you do the crime, you do the time. The prisons are full of young men who lacks education. This is what keeps the prisons filled

[@featherwood714]

@@theodricsmith9798 I'm glad you're back on the streets and you stay out here.

[@ChinoV]

@@featherwood714 I got a loved one who did 12 years in Pelican Bay SHU. I never ask questions about this topic, so I appreciate these videos to help me understand my loved one a little better.

[@Ralphie5023]

What would lower your self-esteem so low that you would shack up with a jail bird 🐦 Is that how little respect you have for yourself ?

[@iribe70]

@@Ralphie5023 wow Ralphie what a classy reply

[@TheThemattyo1]

My friend (joe hill) was killed in pelican bay last month. I knew joe since 14 I was 16 . we Bmx every where did bongs played Drums....but by 18-19 joe strayed away from us and started doing crime after crime. Joe had a good mom and did everything for him. Joe was in love with my sister which was the same age as he. We just can't believe the way he turned out.

[@alextijerina1284]

I am sorry for your friends loss.

[@Hellraiser2PrayerRaiser]

Sorry for your loss ..

[@cupcakesimbamoyo]

I’m sorry 😢 it’s so bad in there I thought I knew from visiting a loved one nah I had NO idea what they were up against

[@jvandergriff13]

Great break down on 'The Bay' I remember hearing all those same descriptions of that place too when it first opened up, stories were spreading like wildfire about it. Not a place I'd like to be housed at but my respects to those who made it out of there sane and healthy. Have a great day Dubs !!! CMR 100% Gracias

[@Franklopezzzzzz]

Your worst day out here will always be better than your best day in there.

[@Dubsv]

Absolutely

[@ke-wayLA6060]

​@Dubs Dubs...iam only 23 so I won't cap like I know everything about this thing we call life. Iam born and raised here ina Crenshaw District 8th Av & 63rd between Florence & Slauson, NH famn near my entire life homie. I listen to the older homies on my side talk about past situations with Raza. I see what we go through with (some) Eses, not all. I want to ask you why do you think we have these issues man? Just trying to educate myself from both sides. I like your channel. You seem fair. Keep grinding homie...much respect from-Infant Mike-Dog 6×10 wit an S ona end.

[@AMPFIELDVISION]

He didn't see your question, comment it in the main section ​@@ke-wayLA6060

[@6ixGudda]

I appreciate you sharing your life experiences with us. I admire how you carry yourself with the utmost respect. It’s something that people can look up to. I hope to see your channel grow more as time goes on. Respect, raza.

[@xxlonglivejody8403]

"One, they beat off..wait that dont sound right" 🤣🤣

[@armandomendoza8225]

Thank you carnal For everything you do for the people much love and respect❣️💯

[@BamaTony73]

Thanks for sharing your stories with us! I know that had to have been some very hard time in that prison. Glad you're out and sharing your experiences of such an infamous prison. I'm new today to the channel so I'm gonna have to go back into the archives here and watch some more of your uploads.

[@stansmith8206]

I think L.A. County Jail has to be one of the most violent jails in the U.S.. California DOC seems very rough.

[@thanumba1stunna]

I like this this is therapy for you and good stories for us. Thanks man appreciate you posting these after all the time you loss.

[@JulianLife81]

Dubs, please consider making some more Pelican Bay videos. You've a natural talent for telling stories about your experiences. Its very interesting, thank you.

[@cindymedina5685]

Dubs, love your stories my man! Heartfelt truth bro! Much love from Denver Co.

[@BVonBuescher]

Things are poppin in D town these days. I was downtown a couple weeks ago. It’s changed so much since I lived there about 8 years ago.

[@izzycalikid7858]

One of your best videos, the way you spoke and your tone was real!!

[@MKermac3]

Vato the way you tell these stories. You have a certain way of speaking that gives the story a frightening tone almost like reading a horror story. Keep it up. The way you talked about Pelican Bay’s mystique gave me chills. Much respect bro.

[@jameschavez5857]

Good content and stories. I did 8 years in the Bay and I agree with all the hardships endured. I don’t think about the past but look towards the future and not let prison define me.

[@jordanmccarroll3960]

Very well done, i did fed time & was in SMU Lewisburg which is shut down now, alot of similarities. Your story is real & your authentic!

[@LordOfThePancakes]

You’re*

[@felipemartinez8988]

Whst cracking OG Dubs much respects 🤝for the stories blessing for u and your girl and Benji 🙏

[@tartanspartan4456]

Hey Dubs Scotland tapping in again just watching the video and then going the second one. All the best and respect from Scotland 👍✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@clintgriffin8310]

I am of Welsh and Scottish ancestry. Always makes me happy to see a Scot comment!

[@mrespinoza3981]

Thank you great info and real perspective on the things that go on in there. Besides all the politics Good Bless You.

[@familiaprimero4920]

Your a great Story teller Dubs, I’m the gym every morning and you help make the workouts interesting! Gracias and keep pushing the positive

[@kalanipitmon7817]

Facts bro I listen to his videos at every sesh

[@LordOfThePancakes]

You’re*

[@JennyferHill]

My son is in this place now. Doing a 35 year sentence. He has 28 still to go. It gives me nightmares to think of his being there.😢

[@fabianpartida5948]

Chingon compa!! Todo pa delante..

[@doom8944]

Im drivin my truck at work an when you said how your cellie put his hands on his hips an said "pelican bay" i started crackin up an dropped my cigarette out the window 😂😂😂 i love dubs an gunn you some funny vatos 😂😂

[@jcarlo331]

Big salute 🫡 to Dubz , Imagine if they allowed books for engineering or physics , or anything for learning , those guys in the SHU , could probably design a space ship , real talk , the waste of talent is tragic .

[@johnmchugh8049]

As a youngster I remember a few older guys hanging out at parties and hanging out talking about PB , and me and my knuckle head friends thinking it was so cool - now the thought of it terrifies me as a grown man. Not sure what I was doing hanging out with people who were at that place and thank god i avoided that wreck that would put me in that world.I also remember studying their tattoos and later in life knowing not what tattoos to get as a square lol

[@zeeg928]

Sup cutty

[@johnmchugh8049]

@@zeeg928 I don’t think we used cutty as a term in the day - I was called a civilian lol

[@zeeg928]

@John McHugh I ment to say that's what's up cutty

[@johnmchugh8049]

@@zeeg928 I’m a square so I have no idea

[@Cuttycuz]

Cutty a bay term as in wassup bro

[@ReDoGx4]

😂😂😂 “one they beat off” 🤣🤣 my bad 😂 but great video Dubs.

[@EdmundDeVillers-cv6wg]

My home boy did six years in Pelican Bay SHU. He said that place is super ominous and dark. He swears that it is haunted and has several stories around it

[@zapatajz1]

I've never been locked up ,but I like your channel and I'm glad I'm learning about prison this way.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🏆🙏🤗🇺🇲

[@ISEE-.-YOU]

Listening to your life stories i can strongly sense that God has been with you. U know wisdom comes from God they say, and dubs you have an extreme amount of wisdom

[@TheCencal805]

Great video Dubs

[@norcaltimcaldwell3325]

I got a cousin that’s a big homie for this side up here. He was in the shu for 5 years up in PB from 98-03. Man that’s a rough existence

[@gregoryrose7506]

That was a good story brother God bless u made it thru that may u continue to b blessd

[@Shadoweknows76]

I thought you couldn't get out once sent there? I'm glad you are doing well ❤ I have an old friend who was in and out for decades. Last term was 15 years and he cried when he couldn't figure out the microwave. It's definitely a life sentence while out as well 😢

[@evagonzalez7777]

🥲

[@carrieanncancino5118]

True you get sent every time

[@frankmorris3220]

Good video Dubs! My co-defendant is now living in pelican bay in the shu housing. Hes level 2.

[@Mike-rm7vf]

How you get in the shu being level 2?

[@frankmorris3220]

@Mike , hes not doing a shu. They opened up shu housing for level 2 people. Been there about 3 months. Single cell.

[@Mike-rm7vf]

@@frankmorris3220 oh. Thanks for the info

[@theone1653]

Damn Dubs, you make me appreciate freedom. That was one cold place. Literally. Thanks for sharing this one.

[@dominiqueriviere1276]

I remember hearing the same stories around the same time about pelican bay...the shower that comes to your cell and reading your mail on a screen...

[@mhia4]

My dude you have my new favorite channel. I hope you do well. 👊

[@man_down511]

Dubs prison stories are just on a different level 🔥

[@johntrickey7182]

God bless sir. Glad you landed safely 🙏🤟

[@AMPFIELDVISION]

Just subbed, eager to watch more of your content.

[@70funk]

Great video!

[@Sam_Giancana_]

Thanks Dubs that was a good story.

[@dongerdong1184]

I have a similar story, didn't take it as far as you but i get it. Take it easy don't let the past get your mental.

[@machetealvarez]

I like these stories call me negative but I enjoy hearing these stories . It's good to hear the bad . As I was telling Beaver when he did his interview on La Negras Podcast alot of people wanna tell legends and embellish a little

[@kellyrenee2173]

Glad you survived and made it out. I have seen someone that was once an inmate at a meeting. It's a nightmare I am sure as is all the rest, the devil's playground.

[@gustavolopez2147]

Good Video DUBS 🗣️

[@bigjas5987]

Great vid Dubs, did you ever do time with Homies from Fallbrook?

[@jpsplat]

Kid from crescent city, Brookings, smith river area my mind was always blown that this place was a stones throw away. Lots of friends parents worked there and had crazy stories

[@victorcarrasco3040]

Buenos dias, Respetos de siempre ✌🏻😎 Just wanted to concur on the humor of the good old “How Pelican Bay is” line. I remember being told that same story when I was New Folsom Ad/Seg waiting on the chain about the mail, showers etc. I arrived in February of ‘91 and four years later we had received another bus load like they used to do every week. These youngsters pulled up in our pod in C-10 one evening and I was the tier tender but I didn’t come out the following morning because maintenance were supposed to come fix the ceiling lights that morning. They came in right after tray pick up and they had the motorized lift. It was apparent that these youngsters went back to their bunks because when the lift came in of course it sounded mechanical and then we heard in Spanish and in a panic like voice:” Get up! Here comes the showers!” And you know how it echoes in the pods, right? And the youngster that spoke did try not to be heard but the entire pod broke out in laughter! We had a blast with them throughout the day with that. In fact the Camarada that had told me that same fib ended up landing in the cell right next to me a year after I left him at Folsom. I thought I’d share this little memory with you and your subscribers. You have a great and blessed day, Sigue Adelante! Con Respetos Siempre 🙏🏽✌🏻😎✊🏼🇲🇽☝🏻Q-Vo!😉

[@brokvejar8801]

Oralè Homeboy been watching you for a while and realized I wasn't subscribed this whole time which doesn't make sense cause I have subscribed before and you always pull up on my feed but it still said I wasn't... anyways homie I'm going to send you some better headphones carnal...you got a PO box or a way to shoot them or no? Edit: I am subbed now(again)

[@ramirohernandez8646]

That's insane. Thanks for sharing what you can. Well appreciated!!

[@lymarie1974]

I didnt know PB way shut down. Thank you for sharing your life lessons with us all.

[@BandidoDirtyWhiteBoy]

It's not

[@Anykindahandle]

I think what he meant was that in those days if you were a validated gang member, You were gonna stay in solitary confinement indefinitely. A lawsuit happened and they can’t do that anymore so they let all validated inmates out. It’s still open and they still have the shu it just can’t be a permanent stay.

[@lymarie1974]

@@Anykindahandle thank you for explaining 💞

[@antibrotha]

I love these prison videos

[@ramirojuarez5902]

Did 7 yrs in. Pb d4 experience I’ll never Forget

[@curtisjackson3010]

One of my most memorable moments as a kid was going to Crescent City to visit a relative there. It was like a different world. Its damn near in Oregon

[@dr.jonathandeanpsyd1613]

WOW thx, Sir. God Bless You

[@bosshog750]

This one is a banger Dubs

[@WTFunny1974]

This dudes channel is going to explode.

[@madeinthe562]

Hey Dubs how many prisons were you in the whole time you were down and which ones?

[@SPANKS54CONTRERAS]

Good video big dog...that place was a trip.. q no.. dubs.. you look young in that tumbnail.. .

[@rockking1168]

Good video homie

[@tylerlcollins1260]

Allot of people don't know the difference between jail and prison . It has never been a part of most people's life , or I should say many people's life so it has no bearing . I was not so lucky but that's on me 😊

[@robertboucherjr]

I remember wearing a sweater as sweat pants when locked up

[@jessetapia3996]

I bet there was some badass artwork being created in those shu cells

[@kevinotero-or4gz]

Good video DUBS Me and Silent will catch you later, Good luck with everything

[@cohenbryan8822]

Very good video sir.

[@SpicyLimon4723]

My husband is there and comes home next month, can’t wait to never go back to that place.

[@orpheusepiphanes2797]

Good luck to the both of you! He's lucky that you stayed with him ❤

[@SpicyLimon4723]

@@orpheusepiphanes2797 awww thank you, I appreciate that 💕

[@stevieo9909]

ADX is similar they say. No cellies there though. Just a quick question if you may speak on this some time. It's been mentioned that in the SHU you locked in your cell most of the day and you get a short one hour yard/shower. So then how do enemies get at each other. If someone makes too much noise on the pod let's assume, how is this handled? Thanks for the content

[@carlosandresgonzalezgonzal4807]

Theeeeeee raaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiioodaaaaaaaas! I'm sorry lobatos but it's our turn this year. Any takers.

[@getminesallday24]

​@@KoolAF I had surenos shoot me care packages in the bay level 4 b yard went to shu for a bit it's love until the door cracks

[@hbrotha1866]

ADX is the worst prison in the US.

[@FeR-kt1jt]

Nothing is like ADX

[@Anykindahandle]

He said in another video that they shoot spears through the doors. They have holes on the metal doors. He also said that back in the day they got yard time but only one person in the cell could go at a time so they took turns.

[@Shieed]

I’m curious to know if you have had any experience with San Quentin? I haven’t heard you mention it before.

[@bonamline59]

I was there in 1991 I’m glad I started my time there

[@tweebthelerker3952]

In Florida we had, Florida State Prison(FSP), and Union Correctional Institution (UCI). UCI has since been torn down, i believe. But, those two prisons were different. I transported dudes to UCI numerous times. Been down to death row twice at FSP. Back in the day, those two places were where the convicts were at, unless, they were programming, getting short to the house, or had some sort of akill that was needed at another institution.

[@Max-ye9xg]

Hit me hard when they showed that private prison where the inmate got the keys from that guard in Arizona what a dungeon

[@georgecollord7650]

Good video. The Bay was a different pen for sure.

[@carlosandresgonzalezgonzal4807]

I just got out of lock down in 915. Here it's about respect and respecting veteranos and understanding that that's their home your just a guest. "Dale shine" no responde no yes sir, it's implicit that you fly as an eagle and make the veteranos proud of what you learned by watching them. They fought the front lines and understanding that no matter how hard you try you can never sacrifice as hard as they did never. Any car any gang we are one united against the pussyfooted that smirks when you can't figure out how to call your lawyer. There is power in respect. Numbers....the 4th book of Moses. We all get stuck in the 3rd act Leviticus...Moses meant that as comic relief.

[@ElDeterminator]

I been on a 3 day overlay from MoCo for a riot in JV @ Salas. I was 13. Paso is a different beast 23 hr lockdown and a 15 min phone call no more no less. It aint easy. Fast foward been lockdown plenty times since then. Now Im 32 and I dont have no regrets. Always blessed and striving. As a youngster I seen myself going to PB, but it never happened.

[@BirdFromYakiVegas]

I did time in a new Prison & we were like Fuq its cold here..... The OG said look around & you'll find out why. We were like huh🤨 We look around & all the guards were 400+lbs 0BESE... & still sweatin 😆😅😂🤣 OG said yeah new prison they couldn't find anyone in shape😆 They kept it @55-60⁰ there all yr around. But rumor was the colder it is less violence 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@elmoreohly1486]

When I was in prison ese there was no bay I was in prison in the 80s I’m an OG you vatos are the Snapple generation

[@Dubsv]

That comment wouldn’t come out of an OGs mouth homie.

[@Rogg33k]

Gracias ese mr dubs for another video I know I behind but I’ll catch up

[@user-uf3qv9yy8u]

Great video

[@luischavez3141]

Pelican Bay blue print came from a new prison in New Mexico in the 80’s. CDC sent a group of the planning and construction with custody staff to New Mexico. We opened in Nov 03 1989. I hit the five yards, A,B,C,D and E I was there for only about three years but going to other joints, CTF, PVSP, SVSP and agian at CTF. I like you the way you explain yourself. NO BULLSHIT. I got to know the heavies from all makes and models.

[@str8marihuano1]

Pelican bay is not in the middle of the Redwoods, but it is very close. It’s very nice around there. It’s in between Crescent City and Brookings Oregon. Very close to the beach.

[@Dubsv]

Homie… it is surrounded by redwoods… look up aerial pictures of pelican bay… a lot of vatos get sick on the bus ride from looking at all them big ass trees zooming by. Motion sickness.

[@str8marihuano1]

@@Dubsv agree they are all around there. I was just there three days ago. Glad you made it out.

[@getminesallday24]

It's quiet as fuck you can hear a pin drop

[@adamdahlberg4403]

@@getminesallday24 U guys wouldn't recognize it now, at least D-side. A mural on both hallways and a dog program with a giant yard and a zen garden.

[@EJ-jw9ow]

​@adamdahlberg4403 That's dope for the inmates, but so so so f**ked up for the dogs! They gotta live in the cell?! Only 90min outside the cell per day? That's cruel. For both human & dog.

[@eseniteowlcg5067]

All prisons suck! RAZA NEEDS TO COME TOGETHER ONCE AND FOR ALL. ALL THAT SERIOUSNESS AND FALSE POLITICS HAS TO CHANGE. TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS BUT EVERYONE SHOULD REAP THE BENEFITS OF PUTTING IN WORK. DONT LET ANYONE GET HOOKED ON ANY TYPE OF DOPE FOR HIDDEN AGENDAS. BUILD A HOMIE AND SEE THE LOYALTY, BREAK A HOMIE AND SEE SELFISH EVIL MINDS.

[@topasioo]

My Prison's Library had an amazing Collection

[@robertg6339]

Lol you can build one of those at home.

[@Charlieboy2680]

good video!

[@NicholasPikos-db4zt]

Man I don't know about other places in the U.S. but I've been in some of our roughest jails in different states in Australia and 1 stabbing would be enough to close the yard. It never ceases to amaze me that this country that puts out all this propaganda about democracy and freedom can have so little compassion for segments of their own population. I had a little chuckle when you talk about how annoying this dude is because when you're locked down with someone for a long time it's like a kind of madness can set in and you can start getting annoyed to the point of serious anger over the stupidist stuff. It seems to be universal that where the real heavy people are people have the most respect. People turn the T.V down after a certain time, use manners, look after each other. It's interesting listening to you share your experiences and comparing what is the same about how people behave in different places, I guess it's weird, even though California is obviously a heavier version of what I went through I can relate to a lot of the things you talk about in a way that I could never expect a lot of people to understand, anyway lost track of whatever I wanted to say but love hearing your insights, take care bro

[@bp218]

Pbsb c10 211 up. Damn still remember that 25 years later!

[@jayjaywino]

Been there. All facts. I paroled from A-Yard in 2019. I was in SHU as well for 2 years c-10 c-8 c-4...and I did my last 3½ years on Ayard until like I said paroled 2019

[@jayjaywino]

@Tela Comez 2 block mostly. A couple months in 4 block before I paroled... What block were you in? Are you a homie? If so what is your name/(aka)???

[@geeem5408]

My husband was in A yard in 2019 also. 😢

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

He says see ya there.. they reply back ya ill c ya there.. he kept his word ? 😂

[@The-Roach]

Good story telling I almost felt like I was there.

[@hollywoodtcg7023]

@dubs would you consider doing a video on when you found out that you were going to get out ?

[@mathiasparkinson7536]

You should write a book Short and simple With pictures of the facilities etc .. Thank you for your hard work

[@rawbeadlab810]

KZbin doing you dirty want let hit the like button keep them coming boss

[@_jraven8645]

Its a trip how you mention paso robles thats where im from yo and i live out by that youth center ive known of a few attempted escapes that place though looked so miserabke tiny little buildings just dirt for days and hot in the summer

[@John-zt8fd]

Respect from Australia g 👊

[@masterdivineallah6758]

In 1990-92 we called it, "The tip of the world".

[@bluewave2024]

Big Homie Wes Watson woulda RAN this little jail!

[@benjaminmeza6620]

Keep it real 💯

[@raymondwheeler4130]

You all think you are rockstars!! The real rockstars are the ones who hold down a job and pay thier way!!