Jeff Powers is an award-winning journalist from San Diego, California, and has worked on IVN as a writer and editor. He has also worked on a number of local campaigns including SDSU West, Measures K &
*Note - "Juror Andy's" name and voice have been modified for their protection "I used to like Bonnie Dumanis, but ever since that trial I view her as a very dishonest person." ~ Juror Andy San Diego, Calif.- Two years ago a jury convicted
San Diego, Calif.- In a very quiet manner, the San Diego City Council approved payments and legal settlements to sixteen exotic dancers without discussion on the city council’s consent agenda Tuesday. The council approved a $1,492,500 payment to the dancers and attorneys who claimed the officers
https://soundcloud.com/independent-voter-podcast/calmatters-dan-walters-talks-november-election San Diego, CALIF.- California Democrats had supermajorities in 2014 and 2016, only to lose them the next year. Now, with Gavin Newsom in line to take Jerry Brown's seat, and record setting campaign contributions, there is a very real possibility Democrats will
San Diego, CALIF.- 49 signups. That's the result of the City of San Francisco's effort to register non-citizen voters for local board of education races. The 49 signups come to about $6,326 per sign up. The program is the first-of-its-kind in California and followed
San Diego, CALIF.- County Registrar Michael Vu has sent IVN San Diego the current absentee ballot numbers. Here is the breakdown: Total Ballots Returned: 371,719 141,799 38.1% (DEM) 134,833 36.2% (REP) 78,475 21.1% (No Party Preference) NPP voter turnout is a little
"Measure G is the only measure that will provide real public benefits for generations to come." - Donna Frye San Diego, CALIF.- For a large number of voters, the opportunity to reimagine and remake the river park in Mission Valley is the most critical, important piece of
San Diego, CALIF.- Politics sometimes makes strange bedfellows. Such is the case in San Diego where Republican mayor Kevin Faulconer, is now arguably closer to the Democrats on a proposed city run energy program, than the business community that got him elected. Faulconer announced on twitter that he will
San Diego, CALIF.- Very quietly an initiative has been placed on the 2020 ballot that if passed, would require voters countywide to approve large housing developments in the backcountry. As we have seen with other proposed developments that are placed on the ballot, see the "old" Lilac
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is officially considering a 2020 presidential run. According to reports, Rania Batrice, a close adviser to Gabbard and deputy campaign manager on Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, has been putting out feelers for digital and speechwriting staff for Gabbard. When asked
San Diego, CALIF.- 1.7 million Floridians could soon have ballot access who didn't before. Amendment 4 is a ballot initiative for the sunshine state that would allow felons the ability to vote. The lone exception would be for those felons who have been convicted of murder
San Diego, CALIF.- Add San Diego to the list of cities impacted by reports of suspicious devices. The San Diego Union-Tribune was evacuated Wednesday morning following the discovery of a suspicious package, according to San Diego Police. The building is located near 6th and B streets in downtown San
San Diego, CALIF. - President Trump's Water Infrastructure Act could be one of the most significant pieces of legislation to impact the future of California. The act gives the US Army Corps of Engineers the ability to oversee projects and policies. Importantly, the bipartisan measure passed the Senate