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Politically Speaking: San Diego County supervisors push for more behavioral health services
San Diego County supervisors are moving forward with an ambitious plan that would double treatment capacity — both residential and in-patient — by 2030. Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik sits down with Terra Lawson-Remer, acting chair of the board, to discuss the plans and how any federal funding plans could derail them. And, Lemon Grove Mayor... -
Politically Speaking: Will slashing federal spending cause San Diego to lose services?
This week on Politically Speaking, District 4 San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe details concerns about the impact federal funding cuts could have on local programs, including behavioral health, housing and disaster relief. Plus, San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones discusses her city’s efforts to make their local operations more effici... -
San Diego Democrats concerned about potential Medicaid cuts in Washington
Critics are concerned that the GOP budget proposal approved by the House could bring devastating cuts to Medicaid, but Republicans say it’s part of their effort to weed out waste and fraud, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.
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Does Coronado need ethics code for mayor, council or do state regulations do the job?
Some citizens in the island community are concerned about whom the city’s code of ethics applies to, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.
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Politically Speaking: San Diego County Democratic Party's new chair shares priorities
In his first interview since being elected to lead the San Diego County Democratic Party, Kyle Krahel-Frolander tells Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik about priorities, ranging from homelessness to transportation, and discusses the upcoming special election. Plus, newly-elected Coronado Mayor John Duncan talks about the impacts of the Tijuana... -
Politically Speaking: Do we have your attention? MSNBC's Chris Hayes on the attention economy
Host Joey Safchik sits down with the former chair of the Republican Party of San Diego to discuss priorities for local members of the GOP and what policy directives from the Trump administration are most relevant in Southern California. Plus, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes talks about his new book, “The Sirens’ Call,” and comments on t... -
Politically Speaking: El Cajon denies resolution on ICE cooperation
Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik sits down with Bill Wells, the Republican mayor of El Cajon. East County’s largest city has been in the headlines because of a controversial immigration policy put forth by Wells and voted down by the city council. The mayor says he intends to bring back an updated version of the resolution. Plus, the fo... -
San Diego County Supervisors District 1 candidates off to the races
Four familiar faces in South Bay politics are among the seven candidates who qualified for the special election ballot.
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Politically Speaking: Pressure mounts to make progress on Tijuana River sewage crisis
The sewage crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border is a key issue in the campaigns for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 seat and current board members. Terra Lawson-Remer, acting chair of the board, sits down with Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik to discuss the county’s role in cleaning up the contaminated waters. And, C... -
Politically Speaking: Clock is ticking on San Diego County District 1 Supervisor race
The San Diego County Supervisor District 1 special election is scheduled for April 8, and mail ballots go out in less than two months. NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik sits down with the candidates one-on-one. Plus, it’s been one year since the historic Jan. 22 floods. San Diego City Councilmember Henry Foster III shares what progress th... -
Politically Speaking: Voters to fill District 1 supervisor seat in special election
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors officially set in motion the special election to fill the District 1 seat vacated suddenly by former Chair Nora Vargas late last year. Plus, the sunny city of San Diego has dreary financial prospects going into the next fiscal year. NBC 7 Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik has more.
