The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant planned to undergo a seismic survey for 3D imaging of nearby fault lines. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), owners of the plant, met with the California Coastal Commission on November 14 and the survey proposal was rejected. The high energy seismic tests required approval, but risk to the environment and wildlife were paramount in the decision.

On Monday, November 26, San Diego City Council met (after having been adjourned Thanksgiving week) to discuss, among other items of business, key financial issues to the city.

The San Diego Museum of Natural History, or simply "the Nat," is always showing exhibits of much intrigue and cultural relevance. One great thing about the museum is that exhibits run for quite a few months, in some cases even years, so planning a visit to one is not such a daunting task.

In the developmental stages is the idea for a podcast for IVN.us and possibly The Neutral Zone as well. Below is a three minute example of what the podcast could sound like, but there are still things that are being worked on.

After securing re-election, one of the pressing situations facing President Barack Obama is the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and one of the major players in the region is Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.

The election is behind us. Political season is in brief recess and we enter a period in which governing takes precedent over politics.There is always some unfinished business leftover from the hysteria that seems inevitable in the waning weeks of campaigning.In San Diego, there is one glaring transgression left unaddressed. U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy has yet to do the right thing by way of her agency and the citizens she swore to serve.