Politically Speaking

This week on Politically Speaking, NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik zooms in on local government. She sits down with Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn to gain insight into how city government functions and what projects are coming down the pike. San Diego and Chula Vista are contending with homeles...

This week on Politically Speaking, the president of the San Diego County Young Democrats joins NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik to discuss memes, messaging and misinformation on social media as the party rallies behind the Harris-Walz ticket. And, Assemblymember Chris Ward talks about the final push to pass bills ahead of the deadline in the C...

The City of San Diego makes its case for a one-cent sales tax increase. Many voters are still undecided, while the San Diego County Taxpayers Association is not sold.

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.