<html><head></head><body><div><div></div>Fred Pierce, Pierce Education Properties, and <a href="mailto:neil@blackbirdv.com">Neil Senturia</a>, Blackbird Ventures, are iconic businessmen in San Diego.&nbsp; As the New Year approaches, they share with Jeff why there’s&nbsp; reason for optimism based on their successful past experiences. </div></body></html>

Fred Pierce, Pierce Education Properties, and Neil Senturia, Blackbird Ventures, are iconic businessmen in San Diego. As the New Year approaches, they share with Jeff why there’s reason for optimism based on their successful past experiences.

IVN San Diego Staff

2020 Provides Clear Vision for Legendary San Diego Business Owners

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - The New York City Charter Revision Commission, which is tasked with proposing policy changes to city government, held its first public meeting this week since it released a preliminary report that considers a potential end

The New York City Charter Revision Commission, which is tasked with proposing policy changes to city government, held its first public meeting this week since it released a preliminary report that considers a potential end to the city’s closed primaries.

NYC Independents Line Up to Demand Open Primaries

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIF. - It’s springtime in a non-election year. A time to decompress from political commentary, prep for Fourth of July parties, and gear up for summer vacations.&nbsp;<sp

It’s springtime in a non-election year. A time to decompress from political commentary, prep for Fourth of July parties, and gear up for summer vacations. But a funny thing happened on the way to sun and fun, in one of the world’s most desirable vacation spots: San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas, re-elected by voters just last fall, unexpectedly resigned shortly thereafter.

John McCann vs. Paloma Aguirre: Why South Bay Voters Could Decide the Balance of Power in San Diego

WASHINGTON, DC - The US House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a single vote right before lawmakers left DC for Memorial Day weekend. As the bill contin

The US House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a single vote right before lawmakers left DC for Memorial Day weekend. As the bill continues to be dissected and scrutinized in the media, its advancement to the US Senate will no doubt cause another story to resurface.

 Moody's Credit Rating Downgrade: How Partisan Dysfunction Has Tanked America's Financial Credibility

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new federal enforcement deadline is set to reshape access to some of the country’s most in-demand weight-loss drugs. Starting May 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prohibit most pharmacies and providers f

A new federal enforcement deadline is set to reshape access to some of the country’s most in-demand weight-loss drugs. Starting May 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will prohibit most pharmacies and providers from producing or distributing compounded versions of GLP-1 medications semaglutide and tirzepatide, active ingredients in blockbuster drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound.

FDA Ban on GLP-1 Compounds for Weight-Loss Goes into Full Effect

WASHINGTON, DC - Americans woke up to the news Wednesday that the US Senate did the seemingly impossible in today’s hyper-polarized political environment: Its members unanimously

Americans woke up to the news Wednesday that the US Senate did the seemingly impossible in today’s hyper-polarized political environment: Its members unanimously approved a stand-alone bill that eliminates taxes on tips, which was one of President Donald Trump’s signature promises on the 2024 campaign trail.

Senator Jacky Rosen Bucks Party Politics to Champion No Tax on Tips

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - The New York Times scooped on May 20 that the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor and current front-runner in the city’s Democratic mayoral primary

The New York Times scooped on May 20 that the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor and current front-runner in the city’s Democratic mayoral primary. The inquiry focuses on Cuomo’s testimony to Congress about his administration’s handling of nursing home admissions during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOJ Opens Cuomo Investigation as Ranked Choice Mayoral Primary Nears

At college, one of my double majors was Political Science. At the time, I remember thinking that I’d always be able to hold my own in a conversation if I had a basic understanding of politics. I still feel that way, but I no longer want to talk about politics (unless it’s about office politics).<

At college, one of my double majors was Political Science. At the time, I remember thinking that I’d always be able to hold my own in a conversation if I had a basic understanding of politics. I still feel that way, but I no longer want to talk about politics (unless it’s about office politics).

The Rule of Five: How to Avoid Talking about Politics

Last week, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials announced the sudden passing of Annie Covarrubias, a correctional officer at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad. She was 35 years old. In the words of her colle

Last week, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials announced the sudden passing of Annie Covarrubias, a correctional officer at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad. She was 35 years old. In the words of her colleagues, Annie was a “dependable, professional, and kind” officer, known for her dedication to both her peers and the incarcerated individuals she worked with every day.

More Than a Uniform: Remembering Annie Covarrubias and the Crisis Facing Correctional Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of Congress continue to debate the&nbsp;“<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/whats-in-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-chatgpt-breaks-it-down/ar-AA1F8v9H?ocid=BingNewsSerp">One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act</a>” (OBBBA), a budget reconciliation bill ba

Members of Congress continue to debate the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), a budget reconciliation bill backed by President Donald Trump addressing federal spending on entitlement programs, defense, energy, as well as tax policy. 

The Silent Giant: How Surging Interest Payments Could Gut America’s Future

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. -&nbsp;In its largest coordinated crackdown to date, <a href="https://cannabis.ca.gov/about-us/about-dcc/unified-cannabis-enforcement-taskforce-ucetf/"><

In its largest coordinated crackdown to date, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force seized more than $123 million worth of illegal cannabis during a sweeping, multi-agency operation across the Central Valley.

California Seizes $123.5M in Illegal Cannabis in Largest-Ever Enforcement Operation

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Presidential Health: Who Determines When a President Is Unfit to Serve?

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The estimated cost for Tuesday’s primary elections in Pennsylvania is around $75 million for state and local governments. It’s a large price tag, especially since it is being paid for by voters who are denied the right to pa

The estimated cost for Tuesday’s primary elections in Pennsylvania is around $75 million for state and local governments. It’s a large price tag, especially since it is being paid for by voters who are denied the right to participate.

Pennsylvania Taxpayers Foot $75M Bill for Primaries They Can’t Vote In

PORTLAND, MAINE&nbsp;— A legal showdown over the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/maine-super-pac-donation-limits-lawsuit-49cf34be8ae6aaf96c0b92ad09615abb"><span

A legal showdown over the future of campaign finance laws in Maine — and potentially nationwide — begins May 22 as a federal judge is set to hear oral arguments over a voter-approved cap on contributions to super PACs at a time when these groups continue to shatter records in election spending.

Maine’s New Law to Limit Super PACs Has First Hearing in Federal Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Many voters may not be aware that on May 1 the Federal Election Commission (FEC) lost its ability to enforce federal campaign finance and election laws after Republican Allen Dickerson departed the agency, leaving it without

Many voters may not be aware that on May 1 the Federal Election Commission (FEC) lost its ability to enforce federal campaign finance and election laws after Republican Allen Dickerson departed the agency, leaving it without the quorum it needs to perform its most important roles.

Partisan Gridlock and the FEC: 50 Years of Increasing Paralysis

Alaskans made history in 2020 when they passed the first-in-the-nation election system that not only eliminated party primaries but adopted a voting system for the general election that gave them the option to rank candidates in order of preference.</spa

Alaskans made history in 2020 when they passed the first-in-the-nation election system that not only eliminated party primaries but adopted a voting system for the general election that gave them the option to rank candidates in order of preference.

Majority Rules: The Film Capturing America’s Most Radical Election Reform

<div><div></div>Fred Pierce, Pierce Education Properties, and <a href="mailto:neil@blackbirdv.com">Neil Senturia</a>, Blackbird Ventures, are iconic businessmen in San Diego.&nbsp; As the New Year approaches, they share with Jeff why there’s&nbsp; reason for optimism based on their successful past experiences. </div>

2020 Provides Clear Vision for Legendary San Diego Business Owners

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