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Politically Speaking: Shake up at National City City Hall — again
This week on Politically Speaking, National City Mayor Ron Morrison takes NBC 7’s questions about the latest in a series of shake-ups in his city government. Plus, the incoming president of the San Diego County Young Democrats discusses how he expects the tides to turn for Democrats in the midterms next year.
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Politically Speaking: Dispatches from Sacramento
Democrats want to fortify California as a Democratic firewall. Republicans, though in the minority, are emboldened by allies in DC. Does it lead to political compromise, or a power tug-of-war? State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones and Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins share perspectives from their respective chambers.
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Politically Speaking: Mayor vs. mayor in runoff for supervisor special election
The turnout for the primary special election in the South Bay this week was low, but the stakes are high. The Republican Mayor of Chula Vista, John McCann, and the Democratic Mayor of Imperial Beach, Paloma Aguirre, will face off in a July runoff. The winner will tilt the balance of the board towards his or her party.......Plus, California’s Attorn... -
Politically Speaking: Human rights attorney condemns Trump's showdown with the courts
This week on Politically Speaking, a prominent human rights attorney shares her perspective on President Donald Trump’s clash with the courts and what she fears could portend for the oldest democracy in the world’s system of checks and balances. Plus, the mayor of Encinitas discusses his efforts to push back against Sacramento, especial... -
Are the tides turning for California Republican lawmakers?
NBC 7’s Joey Safchik spoke to the highest-ranking Republican in the state senate about shifts in strategy.
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Politically Speaking: CA education chief says state preparing for federal funding changes
California’s top elected education official speaks with Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik about what the state is doing to prepare for and push back against any imminent changes. Plus, the mayor of Escondido shares why he’s not yet satisfied with his city’s progress on homelessness.
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Politically Speaking: Senator and congressman discuss turmoil in DC, impacts for San Diego
Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Mike Levin join Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik to talk about how federal funding cuts could reverberate in San Diego. Plus, the invocation of an 18th-century law — the Alien Enemies Act — is stirring up painful memories for San Diegans whose family members were interned during World War II.
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Politically Speaking: San Diego therapist sees increase in anxiety related to politics
The mayor of Vista sits down with Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik to discuss the city’s effort on homelessness and make his case for repealing a state sanctuary law from the first Trump administration. Plus, NBC 7’s Dana Williams shares some tips for how to digest anxiety-inducing political headlines.
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Vista mayor discusses city's effort on homelessness
NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchick sat down with Vista mayor John Franklin to talk about progress on homelessness in the North County city.
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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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California state senator from San Diego wants to reform state sanctuary policy
A state lawmaker from San Diego is proposing a bill that would change part of California’s sanctuary policy passed during the first Trump Administration.
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California state senator from San Diego wants to reform state sanctuary policy
A San Diego Republican is leading the effort to reform a law protecting immigrants from deportation. NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik reports.
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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... -
Mail ballots for San Diego County Supervisors District 1 special election go out March 10
Candidates for the District 1 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors only have a few weeks to make a case to voters. Mail ballots go out the week of March 10.