Politically Speaking

Mayor Todd Gloria is running for re-election against Larry Turner, a police officer and retired Marine Larry Turner, in a race where homelessness and housing are central issues, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.

Councilmember Stephen Whitburn is running for re-election against political newcomer Coleen Cusack. NBC 7’s Joey Safchik reports.

Homelessness is the focal point of the race to represent San Diego City Council District 3.

Local, state and federal officials are ramping up their demands for a state of emergency declaration regarding the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis. Rep. Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) answers NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik’s questions about why the calls are growing louder and what difference an emergency declaration could make. Plus, election...

An in-depth conversation about the cross-border pollution crisis, and its impacts on the City of Imperial Beach. The Mayor of IB joins NBC 7’s Joey Safchik to discuss her concerns about the public health consequences of the crisis and make a plea for a state of emergency declaration.......Plus, the Mayor of Vista offers his perspective on how to ha...

Vice President Kamala Harris has long been a familiar face for Californians. She is a mentor and political ally to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. The mayor joins NBC 7’s Joey Safchik on this week’s Politically Speaking to give insight into the Democratic nominee’s character and political will. Plus, the president of the San Diego Young Republic...

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...