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SUMMARY:September Member Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Insider Member Event \nSeptember Member Coffee\nVoice of San Diego Insider Members\, donors who give $50 a year or more\, are invited to meet our reporters and editors and talk about the latest news and investigations shaping San Diego. \nRSVP Today\n \n\n \n\n\nWhen\nTuesday\, Sept. 22 \n9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. \n\n\nWhere\nVoice of San Diego \n401 B St.\, Suite 302\nSan Diego\, CA 92101 \n\n\nCost\nFree \nFor Insider Members \n\n\n \n\nMeet the Voice Team\nJoin Voice’s CEO and Editor in Chief Scott Lewis\, Managing Editor Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña and Assistant Editor Will Huntsberry at our September member coffee. \nWe’ll discuss Voice’s latest investigations\, share insight into our recent reporting and answer your questions about San Diego news. \nComplimentary coffee and tea will be provided. \n\n \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nMeet Voice of San Diego reporters and editors.\nHear directly from Scott Lewis\, Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña and Will Huntsberry.\nGet a behind-the-scenes look at Voice’s latest reporting and investigations.\nAsk questions about the San Diego stories you’re following.\nEnjoy complimentary coffee and tea with fellow Insider Members.\n\n\n \n\nBecome an Insider \nNot an Insider Member yet?\nDonate $50 or more to become a Voice of San Diego Insider Member and join us at this and future member coffees. \nDonate $50 to Join\n \n\n \n\nInsider Members \nRSVP for September Member Coffee\nSave your spot and join the Voice team for coffee\, conversation and a closer look at the stories we’re reporting. \nRSVP Today\n \n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!\nQuestions? Please reach out to Sofia Cohen at\n\nsofia.cohen@voiceofsandiego.org\n.
URL:https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/september-member-coffee/
LOCATION:Voice of San Diego B St\, 401 B Street\, Suite 302\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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SUMMARY:San Diego County Supervisor\, District 5: Rebecca Jones vs. Kyle Krahel
DESCRIPTION:San Diego County Supervisor\, District 5: Rebecca Jones vs. Kyle Krahel\nModerated by Tigist Layne \nJoin us on Friday\, Oct. 2\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. to hear from County Supervisor candidates in District 5 at our Politifest: Elections Showdown satellite event. This event will take place at the Harding Community Center in Carlsbad and will be moderated by North County reporter\, Tigist Layne. \nTickets\n \n\n \n\n\nSan Diego County Supervisor\, District 5: Rebecca Jones vs. Kyle Krahel \nModerated by Tigist Layne \n\n\nHarding Community Center Auditorium \n3096 Harding St.\, Carlsbad\, CA 92008 \n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 2026\, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. \n\n\n \n\nAttendees will hear from these North County candidates and cast their votes for whom would most effectively address the biggest issues facing our community. \n\n \n\nTickets to this special event cost $25.00 and all proceeds benefits local\, nonprofit news in San Diego. Act quickly – space is limited\, and this event is expected to sell out. \nTickets
URL:https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/san-diego-county-supervisor-district-5-rebecca-jones-vs-kyle-krahel/
LOCATION:Harding Community Center Auditorium\, 3096 Harding St.\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Politifest | 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing together local politicians to go head-to-head at Politifest: Elections Showdown. Attendees will hear from candidates across San Diego and cast their votes for whom would most effectively address the biggest issues facing our community. \n \n\nPlan your Politifest experience \n\n\nBuy Tickets\n \n\nEvent Schedule\n \n\nSpeakers & Sessions\n \n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 2026 \nPolitifest kicks off Friday with election events in North County and South County. \n \nNorth County\nSan Diego County Supervisor\, District 5: A Conversation with Kyle Krahel\nSan Marcos Mayoral Race\nHarding Community Center Auditorium\n3096 Harding St.\, Carlsbad\, CA 92008\n6 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.\n \nSouth County\nChula Vista Mayoral Race\nNational City Mayoral Race\nMartin Luther King Jr. Community Center\n140 E 12th St.\, National City\, CA 91950\n6 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.\n\n \nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 2026\, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nUniversity of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\n5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110\n\n \n\n \n\nPolitifest 2026 Venue\nUniversity of San Diego\nJoan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\n5998 Alcalá Park\nSan Diego\, CA 92110\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 2026\n9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nView in Google Maps →\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\nEvent Resources\nFind your way around Politifest and get answers before you arrive. \n\n\nView Event Map\n\n \n\nRead FAQs\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $70.00\nStudents (with valid ID): Free \n\n Buy Tickets Now! \nFor sponsor access\, community tickets or other pricing inquiries\, contact:\npolitifest@voiceofsandiego.org \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by\n\n\nIn partnership with\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Politifest 2026 sponsors!\n\nHost Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\nPodcast Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReception Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPassport Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Q&A + Live Voting\nWe’ll use Slido during Politifest 2026 so attendees can submit questions and participate in live voting during select sessions. \n\nSlido Access Coming Soon\nA Slido link and QR code will be available at the event. Keep an eye out for signs in each session room\, or check back here closer to Politifest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nOct. 2-3\, 2026\nPolitifest 2026 Event Schedule\nJoin us for North County and South County events on Friday\, Oct. 2\, followed by the Saturday agenda at the University of San Diego on Oct. 3. \n\nSpeakers & Sessions →\n \nBuy Tickets\n \n\n\n \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\nNorth County & South County\nPolitifest begins Friday with election events in North County and South County. \n \n\n\n6-8:15 p.m.\n\n\n \n\nNorth County\nNorth County Election Races\nHarding Community Center Auditorium\n3096 Harding St.\, Carlsbad\n\nCounty Supervisor\, District 5\n\nA Conversation with Kyle Krahel\n\n\nSan Marcos Mayoral Race\n\nJenkins vs. Sannella\n\nModerator: Tigist Layne\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n\nSouth County\nSouth County Mayoral Races\nMartin Luther King Jr. Community Center\n140 E 12th St.\, National City\n\nNational City Mayoral Race\n\nBush vs. Rodriguez\n\n\nChula Vista Mayoral Race\n\nMcCann vs. Tamayo\n\nModerator: Jim Hinch\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\nSaturday Agenda\nUniversity of San Diego · Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies \n \n\nRegistration: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · Courtyard\n\n \n\n9:30-9:45 a.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater\nPolitifest 2026\nWelcome\n\n\n \n\n\n10-11:15 a.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nSan Diego City Council\, District 2\nBailey vs. Crosby\nFeaturing:\nRichard Bailey\, candidate\nNicole Crosby\, candidate\nModerator: Scott Lewis\nSession: City Council · District 2\nView speakers & session → \n\n \n\nRooms AB\nSan Diego City Council\, District 4\nAbraham vs. Foster\nFeaturing:\nMartha Abraham\, candidate\nHenry Foster\, San Diego councilmember\nModerator: Mariana Martínez Barba\nSession: City Council · District 4\nView speakers & session → \n\n \n\nRooms CD\nSan Diego City Council\, District 8\nA Conversation with Antonio Martinez\nFeaturing:\nAntonio Martinez\, candidate\nModerator: Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña\nSession: City Council · District 8\nView speakers & session → \n\n \n\nRooms EF\nSan Diego City Council\, District 6\nA Conversation with Kent Lee\nFeaturing:\nKent Lee\, San Diego councilmember\nModerator: Will Huntsberry\nSession: City Council · District 6\nView speakers & session → \n\n\n\n \n\n11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater\nVoting Matters\nYour Ballot Questions Answered\nCalMatters will breakdown\, analyze\, and answer your burning questions about this year’s election with a focus on the propositions on this year’s ballot\, in a conversation centered around the latest edition of their Voter Guide. \nModerators:\nNadia Lathan\, reporter\, Voice of San Diego\nAngel Rodriguez\, regional editor\, CalMatters\nSession: Ballot Measures\nView speakers & session → \n\n\n \n\n\n12:30-1:30 p.m.\nLunch Options\n\n\n \n\nGeneral Lunch\nCourtyard & Rotunda\nFood Trucks & Lunch Break\nGrab lunch from the food trucks and enjoy a break before the afternoon sessions. \nPurchased a lunch?\nPlease present your lunch ticket at the designated food vendor stand when picking up your meal.\n\n \n\nRoom H · Separate Ticket Required\nConversation: 12:45-1:30 p.m.\nSan Diego Voters 101\nFeaturing:\nPaul Mitchell\, vice president\, Political Data Inc.\nCasey B. K. Dominguez\, professor of political science and international relations at the University of San Diego\nModerator: Scott Lewis\nThe conversation will examine voting trends\, housing status and the key data campaign professionals use to shape their strategies. \nSession: Voters 101 · Exclusive Lunch\nView speakers & session → \n\n\n\n \n\n\n1:30-2:45 p.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\nCoffee available in the Rotunda.\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nEl Cajon Mayoral Race\nKraft vs. Wells\nFeaturing:\nAlexander Kraft\, candidate\nBill Wells\, El Cajon mayor\nModerator: Jakob McWhinney\nSession: El Cajon Mayor\nView speakers & session → \n\n \n\nRooms CD\nLeading with Love: USD’s Approach to Civil Discourse\nJoin USD student leaders for an interactive workshop on respectful\, constructive conversations that help bridge divides\, build understanding and approach difficult topics with empathy and curiosity. \nModerators:\nEmily Entwistle\, USD third-year undergraduate student\nMichelle Martinez\, USD fourth-year undergraduate student\nRebekah Sugano\, USD fourth-year undergraduate student\nSession: Civic Discourse Workshop\nView session details → \n\n\n\n \n\n\n3-4:15 p.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nShould San Diegans Pay Up for Health Care and the Sewage Crisis?\nA coalition of labor unions and advocates is pushing a countywide half-cent sales tax increase to fund health care\, child care\, solutions to the Tijuana River sewage crisis and public safety. \nFeaturing:\nMark Kersey\, president and CEO\, San Diego County Taxpayers Association\nCrystal Irving\, president\, SEIU Local 221\nModerator: Lisa Halverstadt\nSession: County Sales Tax\nView speakers & session → \n\n \n\nRooms AB\nShould Developers Build Faster with Less Environmental Review?\nDevelopers want to build faster. Environmentalists want them to build carefully. Proposition 45 would favor development and put environmental review on a short timer. \nFeaturing:\nLisa Ross\, Sierra Club\nHeather Riley\, general counsel\, Building Industry Association San Diego and Allen Matkins\nEmma Chung\, Prop 45 campaign consultant for the BIA\nModerator: MacKenzie Elmer\nSession: Proposition 45\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n\n\n \n\n4:30-5:45 p.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater\nGubernatorial Forum\nFeaturing: Steve Hilton\nModerator: Podcast Team\nSession: Governor\nView speakers & session → \n\n\n \n\n6-7 p.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater · Garden of the Sea\nPolitifest 2026\nReception\n\n\n \n\n\nSchedule Updates\nMore Sessions Coming Soon\nWe’re continuing to add sessions\, speakers and special programming as details are confirmed. Check back for the latest additions to the Politifest 2026 schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSession details are subject to change as additional speakers\, rooms and times are confirmed.\nExplore Speakers & Sessions → \n\n↑ BACK TO TOP\n \n\n  \n\n\nUsing a Coupon Code?\nCoupon codes are applied in your cart before checkout. If you have a promo or discount code\,\nclick the button below for step-by-step directions. \n\nCoupon Code Instructions ↓\n\nHow to Apply Your Coupon Code\nYour coupon code must be entered on the cart page before you proceed to checkout. \n\nSelect the Politifest ticket you would like to purchase and choose your quantity.\nClick Add to Cart.\nOpen your cart before continuing to checkout.\nFind the field labeled Coupon code.\nEnter your coupon code exactly as it was provided to you.\nClick Apply coupon.\nMake sure the discount appears in your order total\, then click\nProceed to checkout.\n\n\n\n\nHaving trouble with your coupon?\n \n\nDouble-check the spelling and make sure there are no extra spaces.\nIf you still need help\, email\n\npolitifest@voiceofsandiego.org\n.
URL:https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/politifest-2026/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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