Blake Bunch

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Bill Expands Transgender Anti-Discrimination Laws to Include Sports, on the site IVN 4 days, 10 hours ago

A recent piece of legislation in California would allow transgendered student athletes to use restrooms of their gender identity and not their biological sex. Assembly Bill 1266, authored by Assemblyman Tony […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Governor Brown Says State Prison Health Care on Right Track, on the site IVN 1 week, 3 days ago

California Governor Jerry Brown announced Monday that the state has undergone an “incredible transformation” since the courts took control of the state’s prison health care system. A federal court ordered […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, Party Leadership Shaken By Nonpartisan Top-Two Primary, on the site Fish Out of Water 1 week, 4 days ago

‘Opponents of California’s top-two primary continue to argue that the new primary system “reduces voter choice” and has little to no effect on who is elected in California. ”
That argument seems to be an oxymoron.

Blake Bunch commented on the post, 5 Reasons Why U.S. is Not Ready for Domestic Drone Use, on the site IVN 1 week, 4 days ago

With major defense contracts handed out to the highest bidder, and several of these companies operating in soCal, it seems as though this has happened under citizens’ noses. I agree with you guys that the main […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California Legislation Addresses Medical Marijuana Throughout State, on the site California 2 weeks, 3 days ago

This week, the Supreme Court of California is tasked with making a decision regarding the functionality of medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state. The court will hear the case of City of Riverside […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California Legislation Adresses Medical Marijuana Throughout State, on the site IVN 2 weeks, 3 days ago

This week, the Supreme Court of California is tasked with making a decision regarding the functionality of medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state. The court will hear the case of City of Riverside […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Governor Brown Promises to Decrease California Inmate Populations, on the site IVN 1 month ago

Governor Jerry Brown has been plagued with the seemingly “lose/lose” task of decreasing California inmate populations by 10,000 inmates by the end of May. Adhering to a Supreme Court order from early 2011, the […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Change to California’s Prison Realignment Law Focuses on Drug Dealers, on the site IVN 1 month, 2 weeks ago

California Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Sacramento) has introduced a bill that would send drug dealers to state prisons instead of county jails. The bill, introduced in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s prison […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Efforts for UAV Companies, on the site IVN 2 months, 2 weeks ago

California legislators recently introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation addressing domestic UAV production. The bills will create tax exemptions for companies producing drones and protect Californians’ […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Suit Filed Against CA School District Ashtanga Yoga Program, on the site IVN 2 months, 3 weeks ago

In December, Encinitas-based attorney, Dean Broyles, threatened to file suit against the Encinitas Unified School District for offering Ashtanga yoga as an alternative to physical education. He argues that the […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, CA Pension Systems to Divest Stocks, Cite Assault Weapons Production, on the site IVN 2 months, 3 weeks ago

On Tuesday, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) voted to sell off its investments in Smith and Wesson Holding Corp. and Sturm Ruger & Co. The shares, totaling $5 million, are to be sold […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, Who Benefits Most from the War on Drugs?, on the site IVN 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Though a bit of a beaten argument, it seems safer than alcohol intoxication at any level. Not to say it’s safe to DWI by any means….

Blake Bunch commented on the post, The Current State of Early Childhood Education Programs, on the site IVN 2 months, 3 weeks ago

When it comes to education reform, most emphasis is placed on early childhood education. $10,000 is costly though – almost college tuition in some places.

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Governor Brown to Carry Out Negotiations with Public Worker Unions, on the site IVN 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Though California politics has been plagued with corporate and union misdealings, representing state workers is a priority for elected officials. Governor Jerry Brown recently reached out to a handful of […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Recent Survey Shows Conditional Support for Soda Tax in California, on the site IVN 2 months, 4 weeks ago

A recent survey, conducted by the Field Poll, shows that a majority of California voters would support a sugary soda tax, but only if the revenue was distributed to nutrition and fitness programs in school. […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, CA Prison Health Care System Missing Federal Funding, LAO Reports, on the site IVN 3 months ago

The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) of California issued a report last week elaborating that California’s prison health care system is “missing out” on several millions of dollars a year in federal funding. […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, CA Appellate Court Overturns Medical Marijuana Dispensary Laws, on the site IVN 3 months, 1 week ago

The Second District California Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that Long Beach County’s medical marijuana dispensary ban violates federal law.

Though highly symbolic, this will induce Los Angeles County […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Tim Donnelly Wants to Arm California Teachers, on the site IVN 3 months, 2 weeks ago

California Assemblymember Tim Donnelly (R-Twin Peaks) has introduced legislation to allow school districts to participate in a new school marshals program. This measure is one of nearly a dozen that have been […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Sacramento Addresses Gun Control Bills Through Concrete Legislation, on the site IVN 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers in California hashed out a slew of bills regarding the hot-button issue of gun control on Wednesday. Sparked by the Newtown shootings, and their own personal experiences, several legislators made it […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Legislation Exempts Some CA Public Employees from Pension Rollbacks, on the site IVN 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three months ago, legislators in California passed public pension rollbacks. Public employees in the state have heavily denounced the legislation, claiming that they would bring the issue before voters, or go […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, California Supreme Court to Address Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, on the site IVN 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Yeah, Alex. They have three medical-marijuana-related measure on the ballot in May. Mayoral candidates in LA have taken stances on this issue, which vary, but tend to lean towards formulating a structured plan on […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California Supreme Court to Address Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, on the site IVN 3 months, 3 weeks ago

After the federal government’s large-scale crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries throughout 2011 and 2012, the California Supreme Court will now revisit the issue to determine the legality of counties […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Teddy Turner to Run as a Republican for SC Congressional Seat, on the site IVN 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Teddy Turner, son of media mogul Ted Turner, has announced he will run for an open Congressional seat in South Carolina. The open seat was created by a U.S. Senate appointment after Jim Demint’s […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Redistricting in California Leaves Some Without Representation, on the site IVN 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nearly four million Californians will have no representative in the State Senate for the next two years. Some districts, however, will have two representatives. This is apparently due to an odd […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, Coca-Cola Anti-Obesity Ad Proof Government Intervention Is Good, on the site The Frog and The Eagle 3 months, 3 weeks ago

“Jim Beam is sponsoring AA.” Coca-Cola calling obesity “the issue of this generation,” may be ripping off PEPSI a little bit. I agree with Alex – it is a highly reactionary move.

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Potential California Tobacco Tax Hike: Revisiting the Tobacco Debate, on the site IVN 3 months, 3 weeks ago

A group of California state officials, which includes Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic strategist Jason Kinney, are currently backing a $1 per pack increase on tobacco products. The funds driven […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, End to Judicial Oversight in State Prisons May Be Premature, on the site IVN 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Special Master Matthew Lopes, a court-appointed monitor in California, has concerns with Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to put an end to judicial oversight in […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, CA Assembly Bill 134 to Keep Gun Licensing Information Private, on the site IVN 3 months, 4 weeks ago

On Wednesday, two Republican California Assembly members, Dan Logue and Allan Mansoor, introduced Assembly Bill 134 (AB 134). The aim of this bill is to make a provision that the California Public Records Act […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Karen Stapf Walters New Executive Director of CA Board of Education , on the site IVN 4 months ago

California Governor Jerry Brown announced Tuesday that he has appointed Karen Stapf Walters as the new Executive Director of the California Board of Education.

Walters will succeed Sue Burr, who retired in […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Jim Brulte Acknowledges Bid for California GOP Chairman, on the site IVN 4 months ago

On Monday afternoon, former Senate Republican Leader, Jim Brulte, announced he will be a candidate for chairman of the California Republican Party (CRP).

According to The Sacramento Bee, Brulte formally […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California Bill Would Allow Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants, on the site IVN 4 months ago

The California Safe and Responsible Driver Act is a proposed bill to give a DMV-issued driver’s license to all illegal immigrants in California who can show proof of tax payment or insurance. Assembly Bill 60 […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Gun Control Debate Will Not Fade Quickly From Media This Time, on the site IVN 4 months ago

In his last press conference this term, President Obama announced on Monday he will be meeting with Vice President Biden to go over proposals to counteract gun violence. These measures are to be announced […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, No Budget Deficit in CA: Educational and Economic Undercurrents, on the site IVN 4 months, 1 week ago

As GOP legislators in California propose a seven year freeze on tuition hikes for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13), Governor Jerry Brown announced on Thursday that the state will not see a budget deficit for the first […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California GOP Propose Seven Year Freeze on Tuition Hikes, on the site IVN 4 months, 1 week ago

As a result of Proposition 30 passing in November, Republican legislators in California proposed a seven year freeze on tuition and fee increases for public universities on Monday.

The proposed “freeze” […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, California Governor Challenges Prison Inmate Population Cap, on the site IVN 4 months, 1 week ago

California Governor Jerry Brown is challenging a federal court order demanding that the state vastly reduce its prison population to improve prison health conditions. This is not the first time that prison […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, District Court Judge Rules on Targeted Drone Use, on the site IVN 4 months, 2 weeks ago

With a U.S. drone strike killing a top Pakistani commander on January 3 in South Waziristan, the continued use of drone warfare remains an issue domestically and internationally.

Mullah Nazir, a leader of […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Tim Scott Appointment A Sign of Progress in South Carolina, on the site IVN 4 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina Senator Jim Demint’s departure from public office to head up The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, further signifies a reconstruction period for the Republican brand at large. […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Domestic Surveillance Issues, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months ago

The recent spike in domestic surveillance could represent an increase of police force “militarization” to some, an argument which is primarily defended through public safety measures. In San Diego, CA, the […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Law Enforcement Agencies Nationwide Look Into Domestic Surveillance, on the site IVN 5 months ago

The recent spike in domestic surveillance could represent an increase of police force “militarization” to some, an argument which is primarily defended through public safety measures. In San Diego, CA, the […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, As Fake Twitter Accounts Emerge, Legal Prosecution Looms, on the site IVN 5 months ago

Following Twitter this past Friday provided me with some relevant information. It’s seemingly one of those things you have to take with a grain of salt. You can’t believe everything you read on the internet, even […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, ACLU Reports on U.S. Resistance to Solitary Confinement Reform, on the site IVN 5 months ago

The U.S. delegation rejected all of the recommendations made on prisoners’ rights from the UN meeting…. Probably because we find solitary confinement effective for some reason.

Blake Bunch commented on the post, Why Gun Regulations in France Differ Significantly From the US, on the site The Frog and The Eagle 5 months ago

Great parallel between gun use and our respective revolutions. The legislation we see today is greatly a result of our revolutionary character, and is definitely outdated. Though Americans are very attached to […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill Makes Return to Roots, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months ago

Creating an entire new menu is a tough task for any restaurant. One would think that all pizza restaurants follow the same initial format in constructing a suitable menu. Pizza, italian hoagies and grinders, […]

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Legal Issues in San Diego: News Highlights From Around the City , on the site IVN San Diego 5 months ago

IVN will now be providing news highlights (similar to the following) continually throughout the week. Since we cannot report on everything that occurs throughout San Diego, and do not strive to simply […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, This Week in Social Media: 12/17-12/21, on the site The Social Ballot 5 months ago

What about the new MySpace?

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Following Campaign Promises: Filner on Board With Skate Park, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months ago

Bob Filner campaigned for mayor of this fine city under the promise to “give power back to the neighborhoods” by utilizing redevelopment funds where they have since been lacking. Last Thursday, the newly-elected […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, Five More States Secure Early Learning Challenge Grants, on the site IVN 5 months ago

Early childhood education seems to be where teachers and administrators have placed much emphasis since NCLB.

Blake Bunch commented on the post, Colbert Super PAC Donates Over $700,000 to Charity, on the site IVN Editors' Blog 5 months ago

Donors Choose, Team Rubicon, and Habitat for Humanity to help fund Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts are all great organization to be donating money to. Colbert should run for SC senate.

Blake Bunch wrote a new post, Point Loma Seafoods: ‘The Freshest in Town’, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months ago

Living by the bountiful Pacific Ocean, San Diegans are rather selective when it it comes to seafood. Though some of the “best” seafood is arguably when one reels in a keeper, cleans it, and takes it home, or […]

Blake Bunch commented on the post, San Diego Bicycle Coalition Supports Bikes Boosting Businesses, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months ago

You should ask Santa for one

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