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 &
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.- Make no mistake, Ricardo Lara is a popular legislator in Sacramento. Though some agree he endorses far left positions for undocumented immigrants, Lara has established himself as a champion for their rights. Fitting since Lara was raised by Mexican immigrants in East Los Angeles, which he
San Diego, CALIF.- The San Diego City Council voted 8-1 this week to repeal an ordinance that placed regulations on short-term renters using platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway. District Two Councilmember Lorie Zapf was the lone, dissenting vote. The City Council originally passed the ordinance, 6-3, in July. Those
San Diego, CALIF.- The League of Women Voters San Diego is once again providing the community with important recommendations on ballot measures and candidates. The League is a nonpartisan political organization, that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and
San Diego, CALIF.- Dan Walters is a columnist for CALmatters, and has been writing about California politics for more than 50 years. This upcoming election will chart the next course for California in many ways. From governor, to U.S. Senate and the first ever NPP candidate for Insurance
San Diego, CALIF.- Adjacent to the San Diego River in Mission Valley, several environmental groups and City Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry praised SDSU West Measure G for its efforts to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, better known as CEQA. The same group criticized SoccerCity Measure
San Diego, CALIF.- The newly implemented Motor Voter program is becoming a liability for Secretary of State Alex Padilla. IVN.us was the first media outlet to report on the Motor Voter registration concerns. In September the California Department of Motor Vehicles admitted to incorrectly submitting 23,000 voter
This Election Guide provides ballot statements and highlighted IVN coverage regarding critical Measures for voters to consider this November. Table of Contents Candidates Congressional District 49 Congressional District 50 Measures Measure D Measure E Measure G Measure H Measures E, G and H impact City of San Diego voters, Measures
Welcome to the IVN Election Special Podcast: A Look at the Big Races For California Voters. The future of California will go to the voters on November 6th, and voters are energized. Californians are registering to vote in record numbers. Nearly 1.5 million more people are registered to vote
San Diego, CA.- Former Chargers owner Alex Spanos has died at the age of 95. Spanos' death comes two months after the passing of his wife Faye. Spanos purchased 60 percent of the Chargers in 1984 from Gene Klein for $70 million. For Spanos it was the culmination
San Diego, CA.- Prop. 10 is developing into a huge battle as rent control advocates and those opposed dig in their heels. Since 1995, under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, Californians who rent apartments, single-family homes or condominiums have had limited protections from rising prices. That could change if
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.- "US Mail Not For Sale" is a chant being heard across the country this week, as the White House discusses plans to possibly privatize the USPS. The White House wants to make the USPS profitable by restructuring its pricing. Congresswoman Susan Davis' Office
<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> San Diego, CA.- This November, California voters have an opportunity to do something they've never done before, elect an independent