Voice of San Diego hosts events throughout the year, including member coffees, happy hours with journalists, debates, our annual Politifest Summit and donor recognition galas.
Voice of San Diego’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief Scott Lewis at Politifest 2026. / Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego’s Sacramento reporter Nadia Lathan at Politifest 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. / Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego’s Managing Editor Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña speaks with National City Councilmember Jose Rodriguez at Politifest 2026 on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. / Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego City Hall reporter Mariana Martínez Barba interviews Councilmember Henry Foster at Politifest 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. / Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego editor Will Huntsberry at Politifest 2026 at the University of San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. / Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
Voice of San Diego’s reporter Jakob McWhinney (left) with editor Scott Lewis at Politifest 2026 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. / Vito Di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
Women Leading the Conversation 2026
Women Leading the Conversation 2026
Women Leading the Conversation 2026
Voice of San Diego’s Brews & News live podcast at Soda Bar on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
Voice of San Diego’s Social Media Producer Bella Ross (left) and Jennifer Vu (right), community relations manager, speak to a reader at 3 Punk Ales in Chula Vista on Thursday, April 24, 2025. / Photo by Vito di Stefano for Voice of San Diego
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Politifest 2024: News and Media This year’s sessions will focus on the question: Can our government — state, local and federal — meet the moment? Discussions and debates will address the upcoming elections and ballot measures, as well as several key topics San Diego is tackling, such as housing and homelessness and regional preparedness for climate emergencies.
Sept. 28, 2024
Politifest 2023 | University of San Diego Voice & CalMatters partner for our annual summit. This year’s theme: The Housing & Water Crisis.
One River, Two Countries: Solving the Tijuana River Pollution Problem
July 7, 2021
VOSD environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer and Tijuanapress.com editor Vicente Calderón discussed with experts from both sides of the border what we know so far about the issue and what can be done. Watch the Tijuana River event here.
Unpacking the San Diego City Budget
April 21, 2021
During a live event member event, Voice of San Diego reporter Lisa Halverstadt and guests discussed the city of San Diego’s 2022 budget and examined challenges facing the city. Watch the full discussion here.
A Debate on the Future of the 79th Assembly District
Feb. 24, 2021 on YouTube
A discussion centered on education and criminal justice in the district with the five candidates running in a special election. Watch it here.
Town Hall: Mayoral Candidates Address the Future of Balboa Park
Oct. 9, 2020 on YouTube
Hosted by VOSD CEO and editor in chief Scott Lewis, this town hall was dedicated to the future of Balboa Park, and the mayoral candidates’ visions for a city gem. Watch it here.
Virtual Happy Hour
April 28, 2020 on Zoom
VOSD staff met our members online to discuss our pivot amid the coronavirus, the biggest stories we were covering and some silver linings worth considering.
15 Year of VOSD: Still Smarter Than Everyone
February 27, 2020 at the Museum of Photographic Arts
CEO and editor in chief Scott Lewis put on a show to thank VOSD supporters for helping us get to 15 years. The event included special guest, Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, and current and past VOSD staff.
Member Coffee
February 4, 2020 at Mintz Levin
CEO and editor in chief Scott Lewis moderated a conversation with reporters Maya Srikrishnan, Jesse Marx and Kayla Jimenez about the upcoming March elections and ballot measures.
Brews and News
March 20, 2019 at Whistle Stop Bar
Hasan Ikhrata of SANDAG and Nicole Capretz of the Climate Action Campaign joined a live podcast talk about the future of San Diego transit.
A lively discussion of the news, featuring the State of the City and major SANDAG developments.
Brews and News
November 14, 2018 at Iron Fist Brewery
Councilman David Alvarez and Council President Georgette Gomez share post-election insights.
Member Coffee
January 18, 2018 at the Oasis La Mesa
This east county member event featured an open discussion about the 2018 election.
Brews and News
January 18, 2018 at the Whistle Stop Bar
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez and Mark Cafferty, CEO of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, joined a live podcast recording to discuss a wide range of news topics to a full house.
Member Coffee
May 9, 2018 at the La Jolla Library
Voice reporter Ashly McGlone shared insights in to her investigation of sexual misconduct in public schools.
Brews and News
March 21, 2018 at Mike Hess Brewery
Voice staff and members mingled over craft beers in North Park.
VOSD Loves Itself (and You!)
February 22, 2018 at the Museum of Photographic Arts
Mayor Kevin Faulconer delivered a roast of VOSD at this donor recognition event.
Be part of the first-ever Solutions Showdown at Politifest 2025 — happening Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies.