On Election Day, San Diego Students Learn Importance of Voting, Differences

At the Nierman Preschool in La Jolla, the minimum voting age is just 18 months old. As Americans across the country cast their votes, children at this preschool will have the opportunity to vote in their own election: They’ll decide whether the following day will be Pajama Day or Superhero Day.

It may sound like a silly lesson plan for a nation confronted with a deadly virus and civil unrest this presidential election season — but educators say children will learn valuable information. 

Counties, Cops Making Sure You’re Safe at the Polls

Election officials in California say they aren’t expecting voter intimidation at polling places, but they’re coordinating with sheriffs and police chiefs in case someone with a badge needs to step in pronto.

Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a bulletin to law enforcement officials Thursday reminding them that voter intimidation and election interference is against the law. He laid out rules about what poll watchers can and can’t do.

What to Expect on Election Day in San Diego

It’s finally here. The highly anticipated elections where voters across the U.S. will decide on a number of candidates, including who will be the president. In the city of San Diego, voters have their own contested races to watch, including the mayor’s race.

Although voters finally have their chance to mark their ballots, it may be days or weeks before clear winners are declared in all the races. 

IVN San Diego caught up with Michael Vu, the registrar for San Diego County, to find out what we can expect on Election Day.

‘It’s a Horrible Narrative’: Black Women Are Losing Their Jobs Faster Than Others

Native San Diegan Shakema Martin says she may still be employed today if she weren’t Black. 

Martin, a Mira Mesa native, was working at a Carlsbad company until August when she caught COVID-19. She quarantined until she felt better and returned to work with a doctor’s note, clearing her of the highly contagious virus. 

“They let me start work right away but told me I needed my doctor to fill out other paperwork,” she said. 

Solving Violence in America, Pre-And Post-Election

This is an independent opinion. Have one of your own? Email it to hoa@ivn.us

As a retired Navy SEAL with six combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve witnessed a lot of conflict and violence. I never thought I’d be in the middle of a domestic battleground here in my own country. But, here we are, on the brink of America’s most heated and important presidential election, and violence is on everyone’s mind.  

Election Day Jitters: What's On the Mind of San Diego Voters

Jitters, anxiety and hope. Those are some of the feelings going through San Diego voters as Election Day comes. Watch the video to hear directly from the voters and hear more from the same people at 6 p.m. Wednesday on Mightier 1090am. They'll tell us how they feel after Election Day as results roll in.

Andrew Yang Podcast: Your US Rep. Doesn't Care What You Think, But We Can Fix That

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“There is something wrong with an industry that has more money flowing into it the more they don’t solve the problems.” - Katherine Gehl, founder of the Institute for Political Innovation

Many Americans are fed up with a political process that has produced no long-term solutions to the nation’s biggest problems. Despite being told the system is “of, by, and for” them, the reality is public officials have for a long time failed to deliver on that promise.

San Diego Families Experiencing Hunger Get a Real Treat

On a Tuesday afternoon, cars were lined up at Knox Middle School in Lincoln Park. The line extended out of the parking lot and wrapped around 49th Street. Dozens of cars inched forward to collect food for school-aged children as part of San Diego Unified School District’s Curbside Grab and Go meal program, which takes place weekdays at schools throughout the district.