Jeff Powers

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 & L, and other campaigns.

49th Congressional Cand. Paul Kerr: "Independent Vote Key To Winning Race"

Paul Kerr is one of four Democrats running to make it through the Top-Two Primary and compete in the November general election. One candidate will fill the void left by

By Jeff Powers

May 17, 2018

49th Congressional Cand. Paul Kerr: "Independent Vote Key To Winning Race"

San Diego County Could Be Violating The Voting Rights Act

Ever heard of a primary election? That's where voters nominate candidates for the general election, right? Well in San Diego County, that's just not so. Did

By Jeff Powers

May 16, 2018

San Diego County Could Be Violating The Voting Rights Act

CA NPP Candidate Kahle: Nonpartisan Primaries Are Great For Our Broken System

The race for the 50th Congressional District in San Diego, California has been a page-turning, headline-grabbing feast for observers. The Incumbent has been caught up in an FBI investigation, another

By Jeff Powers

May 9, 2018

CA NPP Candidate Kahle: Nonpartisan Primaries Are Great For Our Broken System

What Exactly is an NPP Candidate and Could Two Reach the November General Election in CA?

For the first time in California's history, a No Party Preference candidate(s) has a real opportunity to reach the November General election. The possibility of one or

By Jeff Powers

May 5, 2018

What Exactly is an NPP Candidate and Could Two Reach the November General Election in CA?

CA Consumer Privacy Act Submits 625,000 Signatures

This week, supporters of the California Consumer Privacy Act submitted 625,000 signatures statewide in an effort to qualify for the November ballot. Alastair Mactaggart, lead sponsor of the initiative

By Jeff Powers

May 3, 2018

CA Consumer Privacy Act Submits 625,000 Signatures

Bernie Sanders' Our Revolution Organization Endorses Independent Over Democrat in Lt. Gov. Race For California

Imagine if Bernie didn't have to run as a Democrat. Thanks to California's non-partisan primary, the Our Revolution endorsed Gayle McLaughlin can. Why? Because in California,

By Jeff Powers

May 2, 2018

Bernie Sanders' Our Revolution Organization Endorses Independent Over Democrat in Lt. Gov. Race For California

SD County Taxpayers Association: "CCAs Much Too Risky For City of San Diego"

In a wide-ranging interview with IVN San Diego, the President & CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association Haney Hong, made clear his feelings about the push to implement

By Jeff Powers

May 1, 2018

SD County Taxpayers Association: "CCAs Much Too Risky For City of San Diego"

CA Ins. Comm'r Candidate: "Illegal Immigrants Should Serve on CA Boards"

California Insurance Commissioner candidate Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, is pushing his new bill, SB 174, to amend existing state law that would allow the appointment of any resident over

By Jeff Powers

May 1, 2018

CA Ins. Comm'r Candidate: "Illegal Immigrants Should Serve on CA Boards"

Silicon Valley, Health Insurers Say Privacy Measure a "Direct Threat To California"

The battle over data privacy is heating up in California as opposition to a data privacy measure is growing. AT&T, Google and Facebook are leading the opposition to

By Jeff Powers

April 30, 2018

Silicon Valley, Health Insurers Say Privacy Measure a "Direct Threat To California"

Opponent: Sheriff Gore Botched Major "Murder" Case; Silencing Truth Through Retaliation

A commander and 33 year veteran of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, Dave Myers, is now a candidate for Sheriff and running against the incumbent Bill Gore.

By Jeff Powers

April 27, 2018

Opponent: Sheriff Gore Botched Major "Murder" Case; Silencing Truth Through Retaliation

Google CEO: 'Data Belongs to the User'; Yet Opposes New Privacy Measure

In an interview at the World Economic Forum earlier this year, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said his company is not only committed to but always believes that "Data always

By Jeff Powers

April 25, 2018

Google CEO: 'Data Belongs to the User'; Yet Opposes New Privacy Measure

SoccerCity Blows The Whistle on SDSU West with New Ad Campaign

Last week, Attorney Michael Attanasio and those representing the SoccerCity initiative, filed a lawsuit to toss out the SDSU West initiative on the grounds it violates state law. Attanasio said,

By Jeff Powers

April 24, 2018

SoccerCity Blows The Whistle on SDSU West with New Ad Campaign