Do the cost analysis and draw conclusions then ... federal officials to “reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ.’’ The island, 1½ miles north of San Francisco, has no sewer system or running water and only partial electrical ...

President Trump’s idea to reopen Alcatraz as a functioning prison is a reflection of his political instincts and personal tastes, even as it is a long shot to come to fruition. Alcatraz, the

The proposal, which would be extraordinarily expensive and logistically challenging, drew derision from locals and tourists.