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.
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In a dramatic show of just how fractured the relationship is between the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and the San Diego Lifeguard Association, 76 of 102 permanent lifeguards voted to form their own department called the “Marine Safety Department," and leave the Fire-Rescue Department. Turnout was 92% with roughly
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The explosive FoxNews report that retired Rep. John Conyers, who stepped down on the heels of allegations of sexual misconduct, had "inside info" into the disappearance and murder of former federal intern Chandra Levy is not news to attorney and author Breton Peace or former Rep. Gary Condit.
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An extraordinary move by giant chip maker Broadcom to take control of San Diego based Qualcomm. In a story first reported in the New York Times, Broadcom officially announced a hostile takeover bid for Qualcomm Monday.The move sets the stage for a proxy battle over Broadcom's$105
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San Diego State University officials unveiled new plans to build a sports stadium at the site of the former home of the San Diego Chargers. Athletic Director John Wicker, SDSU President Sally Roush and SDSU Football head coach Rocky Long spoke at the event that included new details regarding a
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San Diego State University officials and consultants laid out their $3 billion plan for expanding the university into Mission Valley. At a news conference on campus, officials said the plan could take as little as 15 years for the complete buildout to occur, with the first phase being finished by
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US Rep. Scott Peters (D-California) serves California's 52nd Congressional District, which is located in San Diego and the surrounding region. Peters currently serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Peters joined me in a podcast interview before Thanksgiving to
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It was perhaps only a matter of time before revelations emerged that disgraced former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, groped women while serving as a Congressman. On MSNBC this week, Congresswoman Diana DeGette said while they were colleagues, Filner tried to pin her to the elevator and kiss her. https:
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It looks like San Diego's hemp farms and manufacturing sites will be concentrated to three areas of the city: Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, and near the Mexican border. Kearny Mesa and Mira Mesa both fall under District 6, currently Councilman Chris Cate's district. Last week, 78
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San Diego City Councilman David Alvarez was elected to serve City Council District 8 in 2010. Since then he's served on a number of committees and ran for mayor in 2013. Alvarez announced recently that he intends to run for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors representing
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A new poll conducted by the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times finds a growing number of Californian's opposed to the Gas Tax passed by the Democrat dominated legislature in Sacramento. When voters were asked if the vote happened today, 54.2% said they would cancel the tax and
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It's been a week of big headlines between two of the giant microchip makers in the world. Broadcom made an offer to buy Qualcomm last week that was officially rejected by Qualcomm Monday. The bid, which was for $105 billion, didn't sit well with Qualcomm officials.
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It was such welcome news this week when a vote taken by a small portion of the student body took aim at the San Diego State University mascot. The goal of the vote is to "finally" retire the university's Aztec Warrior Mascot. The images of the