Blake Bunch

B.A. in Political Science from the College of Charleston. Former online editor at Lucky Dog Publishing in Charleston, SC. Writer and editor covering local and national politics. Based in San Diego.

Candidate Bill Ponder Calls for SDUSD Change

Candidate Bill Ponder has experience in education. William “Bill” Ponder is running for a seat on the San Diego Unified School District for District E. Mr. Ponder feels that San

By Blake Bunch

October 23, 2012

Candidate Bill Ponder Calls for SDUSD Change

Filner Attacks Convention Center Funding

“No Tax Increase Without Public Vote” Photo: Luciof/Wikimedia Commons San Diego City Council approving financing for the expansion of the Convention Center has become the most interesting issue separating

By Blake Bunch

October 22, 2012

Filner Attacks Convention Center Funding

La Jolla Cove Snorkeling: Too Chilly to 'Skin it?'

La Jolla Cove on an ideal day for snorkeling. It is only natural for most outdoor activities in San Diego to revolve around the Pacific Ocean, with its peacock blue,

By Blake Bunch

October 22, 2012

La Jolla Cove Snorkeling: Too Chilly to 'Skin it?'

San Diego Museum of Art: German Expressionism to American History

The Balboa Park museum area is known to other regions of the country as "the Smithsonian of the west." This is largely due to its cultural relevance, as

By Blake Bunch

October 21, 2012

San Diego Museum of Art: German Expressionism to American History

Gospel Ninja Soul: Zach Deputy Brings the Southeast Island Vibe

Zach Deputy's Latest release All around musician and "gospel ninja" Zach Deputy brought the heat to a full dance floor Thursday, October 18 at Winston'

By Blake Bunch

October 19, 2012

Gospel Ninja Soul: Zach Deputy Brings the Southeast Island Vibe

IVN San Diego Website Launch Event

Localizing the Nonpartisan Platform IVN staff geared up at Co-Merge On Wednesday, October 17 the staff of Independent Voter Network (IVN) hosted the official launch of their localized San Diego

By Blake Bunch

October 18, 2012

Wet Stone Wine Bar: Breaking the Mold on Banker's Hill

Wet Stone is easy on the wallet, with most lunch menu items under $10, and dinner plates under $16. photo credit: wetstonewinebar.com "Wine bars" tend to have

By Blake Bunch

October 17, 2012

Wet Stone Wine Bar: Breaking the Mold on Banker's Hill

Down to the Wire: Last Day to Register to Vote in SD October 22

photo credit: parks.ca.gov With election day falling on Tuesday, November 6, the last day to register to vote in California is Monday, October 22. This being said, San

By Blake Bunch

October 16, 2012

Down to the Wire: Last Day to Register to Vote in SD October 22

Vintage Digs and Dive-in Theatre: The Pearl Hotel

The Rosecrans Street facade of The Pearl Hotel The Pearl Hotel is one of those unique places in San Diego that pervades the city's eclectic, progressive, and nostalgic

By Blake Bunch

October 13, 2012

Vintage Digs and Dive-in Theatre: The Pearl Hotel

Voter Registration Modernization Makes Process Easier

The voter registration process in America had remained relatively stolid, unaltered, and outdated until technology advanced enough for its progression. With the advent of the internet, automated databases, as well

By Blake Bunch

October 12, 2012

Voter Registration Modernization Makes Process Easier

Senator Vargas 'Outraged' at Gas Spike

Senator Juan Vargas speaks at an impromptu press conference at a Shell station off the Pacific Highway Requests Attorney General to Investigate Market Procedures On October 9, Senator Juan Vargas

By Blake Bunch

October 9, 2012

Caitlin Rother, San Diego Crime Scoop

San Diego author Caitlin Rother - photo credit: Shaun Boyte Local author Caitlin Rother spoke to a crowd of La Jolla Country Day students on October 5 about what the

By Blake Bunch

October 8, 2012