Politically Speaking

Sen. Catherine Blakespear discusses efforts to clear encampments across California after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order. Plus, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo makes his case for the 1-cent sales tax increase that will be on the November ballot. NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik has more in this week’s Politically Spe...

San Diego Representatives Scott Peters and Sara Jacobs were quick to endorse Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection. The local Democrats explain why they feel Harris is fit for the nation’s highest office and how an energized electorate could also impact congressional races. Plus, we detail updates on the controv...

The chair of San Diego’s Republican Party said local members of the GOP have coalesced around the Trump-Vance ticket. He offers insight into how Republicans have responded to the assassination attempt on the former president and calls to condemn political violence. And, San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera discusses the controvers...

NBC 7 San Diego’s Politically Speaking reporter Joey Safchik talks to a delegate representing San Diego at the Democratic National Convention, Kevin Sabellico, who is steadfast in his support for President Biden, despite growing calls from members of his own party to “pass the torch.” And, The Mayor of San Diego throws his support...

Immigration was a hot topic during the presidential debate, but the headlines are reality in San Diego. A local immigration attorney and local immigration reporter share what they have learned from interacting with migrants and the immigration system. NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik explains.

A Supreme Court decision on homelessness with consequences for San Diego, efforts to clean up the South Bay and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s unconventional State of the State address. NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik has the details.

The vice president did not explicitly mention the outcome of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. She also didn’t talk about the war in Gaza, despite the presence of pro-Palestinian protesters when her motorcade arrived. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports on May 31, 2024.

Harris will speak at a political event” at 3:40 p.m., then depart Miramar shortly after 5 p.m., en route back to Los Angeles International Airport.

The change was prompted by the endorsement for the race for the 75th Assembly District, a seat being sought by Carl DeMaio and Andrew Hayes in the fall general election.

NBC 7’s Joey Safchik takes us inside the building where ballots will soon be counted.

In 2024, several elected officials are running to sit on their party’s central committee, which serves as a governing board for the party.

San Diego Mayor is running for re-election in 2024. NBC 7 hears from Gloria and two of his challengers about housing, homelessness and other issues driving their campaigns.