The San Diego budget ball is now in the city council’s court, but the mayor warns that any programs it restores will have to be offset by cuts elsewhere or by manifesting some money. And, a San Diego child care center could be the model for police departments nationwide. Politically Speaking host Joey Safchik explains.
With the city of San Diego facing a $250 million-plus budget deficit, NBC 7’s Joey Safchik looks back to find out what needs to change in the future.
The San Diego City Council president discusses the city’s $258 million deficit and shares his reaction to the mayor’s draft budget. Plus, the chair of the San Diego GOP reacts to President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, including policies ranging from immigration to tariffs.
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.
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.
NBC 7’s Joey Safchik spoke to the highest-ranking Republican in the state senate about shifts in strategy.
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.
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.
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.
NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchick sat down with Vista mayor John Franklin to talk about progress on homelessness in the North County city.
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.
Some citizens in the island community are concerned about whom the city’s code of ethics applies to, reports NBC 7’s Joey Safchik.
