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 County Measure D Ballot Statement: INITIATIVE MEASURE PROPOSING CHARTER AMENDMENTS REQUIRING ALL ELECTIONS FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY ELECTIVE OFFICES TO BE HELD AT A GENERAL ELECTION AND REQUIRING ADOPTION OF LOCAL REGULATIONS RELATING TO WRITE-IN CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY ELECTIVE OFFICEShall this initiative measure, proposing county charter amendments requiring
"CCAs can be good things, but they can also be dangerously manipulated by the exact same energy companies who created the energy crisis." ~ Former Senator Steve Peace San Diego, CA.- Former Senator Steve Peace knows a little something about energy and the critical relationship between the end
San Diego, CA.- Central to the Democrats desire to take back the house in November is a strong showing in California. California is home to seven GOP-held seats that Hillary Clinton carried in 2016. The 49th District, which includes parts of San Diego County and Orange counties, is one
https://soundcloud.com/independent-voter-podcast/a-conversation-with-state-superintendent-candidate-marshall-tuck San Diego, CA.- While it certainly doesn't have the political fervor associated with partisan politics, make no mistake, the race for Superintendent of California is hotly contested. Candidates Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond have been trading barbs over the direction of the
San Diego, CA.- Governor Jerry Brown has had a busy week. Brown signed a flurry of bills and vetoed others, as the 39th Governor of California nears the end of his term. Among the bills he signed Friday: Tighter Gun Legislation Senate Bill 1100 now requires all firearms purchasers
San Diego, CA.- The California Legislatures push to turn California an even deeper shade of blue, proved too much even for Democratic Governor Jerry Brown. On Thursday, Brown vetoed two bills that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to serve on state boards and commissions, and would have prevented immigration
San Diego, CA.- District 2 Councilmember Lorie Zapf is on the ballot this November. First elected to office in November 2010, Zapf served District 6, but switched districts in 2014 due to redistricting. She has defeated Democrats Howard Wayne and Sarah Boot and is facing Dr. Jen Campbell in
San Diego, CA.- District 2 City Council candidate Dr. Jen Campbell finished second to incumbent Lorie Zapf in the June primary. Campbell received 21% of the vote, Zapf had 43%. It was an impressive finish for Campbell as she had never run for public office. A Democrat, Dr. Campbell
San Diego, CA.- In what is expected to be a very close race to replace Councilman David Alvarez, District 8 candidate Vivian Moreno has nabbed a big endorsement. Former Councilmember Donna Frye is publicly supporting Moreno. In a statement released by the campaign, Frye notes: “Vivian is a tireless
San Diego, CA.- In what comes as little surprise, the number of independent or NPP voters in San Diego County has now surpassed the number of registered Republicans. The numbers are in line with the state numbers as reported by IVN last May. There were 509,359 voters who
San Diego, CA.- Senator Ben Hueso represents District 40, a region that incorporates some of San Diego County and all of Imperial County. In January 2017, Senator Hueso was reappointed to serve as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. He was also reappointed to the
San Diego, CA.- The quality of the product sold at cannabis shops is obviously critical for success. So anytime there are questions about potency and product value, important questions need to be asked. A recent Associated Press report stated nearly 20 percent of cannabis products in California failed tests