IVN San Diego spoke to longtime North Park residents and business owners to gather their perspective on the bicycle lanes that are currently being painted on the bustling street of 30th Street.

Described as the "center of San Diego," the handful of interviewees spoke about why they decided to move or open a business in the fast-growing neighborhood. Although they shared different opinions, they all agreed that their hope is maintain the "personality" that makes North Park so inviting.

Watch the video for just a few perspectives, absent of the politics.‍

California renters financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will be protected from eviction until at least next February, while small landlords will be offered some foreclosure protections, under a measure approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom late Monday night.

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We are constantly being told there is a housing crisis in California, and particularly so in San Diego. Developers march under this banner to demand incentives from the government to allow them to maximize the value of their land. 

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‍RepresentUs, the nation’s leading anti-corruption group, raised $2.1 million during a virtual gala Sunday, called “United To Save The Vote,” which featured A-list talent on the big and small screens, as well as the music industry to increase voter access to secure absentee ballots and safe in-person voting locations.

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DETROIT, MICH. - The Movement for a People’s Party (MPP) announced Monday that more than 400,000 people from across the country joined The People’s Convention Sunday, which kept the event trending on social media during the entirety of its 5-hour program. Near the end of the event, MPP reports, 99% of viewers voted to form a new major political party in 2021.

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As many of San Diego’s communities have grown over the past few decades into bustling and holistic neighborhoods, it’s now the Midway District’s time to shine.

As Congress takes a break from negotiations due to a lack of compromise, it leads one to ponder about some of the inherent problems in that branch. Congress is not only there to serve the interests of their constituents, but the greater good of the country as well. By itself, that should be enough to motivate a commitment to pass another stimulus package in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Working groups from both houses of the California Legislature last month proposed a $100 billion joint stimulus plan to put the state on a path toward an equitable and resilient economic recovery by raising revenues without raising taxes by authorizing the state Treasurer to generate revenues by issuing vouchers for future taxes.

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