Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:47:47 -0700 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:47:47 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:42:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/blago-crowd-P1.jpg
It looks like the world is going to have to wait a bit longer for Rod Blagojevich's version of why he deserves a new trial. The former Illinois governor was convicted in 2011 of 17 counts of corruption...

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Convicted former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. would like to serve prison time ahead of his also-convicted spouse, Sandi Jackson, court filings show. Paperwork also reveals that the former...]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:43:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Filner-Goldsmith-Hotel-Tax-.jpg
At what point could the political brinksmanship between Mayor Bob Filner and City Attorney Jan Goldsmith become more than just a noteworthy distraction?

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Mayor Bob Filner announced today the hiring of planning expert Bill Fulton.

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In San Diego Monday, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi — asked about the leak of details of a National Security Agency data surveillance program — said she will call for full empowerment of the Privacy and Civil...]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:44:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Richard-Barrera-Resign-No.jpg
San Diego schools trustee Richard Barrera may continue serving serving on the school board after being elected to head a powerful labor group.

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Many say gun buybacks are a good operation. But some don't think it's the best way to spend their taxpayer dollars. NBC 7's Brandi Powell reports.]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:25:23 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-05-31-20h52m13s108.png
The latest flashpoint in the heated political and financial confrontation between Mayor Bob Filner and San Diego's tourism industry has just ended on a peaceful note.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 14:20:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DeMaioSot_722x406_31871555792.jpg
The day former City Councilmember Carl DeMaio announced his run for Congress, NBC 7's Lea Sutton asked him what was different about this campaign than the one he ran for San Diego mayor.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 13:29:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/carl_demaio_debate.jpg
Former City Councilman Carl DeMaio launched his bid Thursday for 52nd Congressional seat in 2014 against Congressman Scott Peters.]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Citys-Historic-Union-Deal/209355421 Wed, 29 May 2013 10:37:48 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Lifeguard-Generic-NBC72.jpg
For the first time in the city's history, leaders have been able to come to a five year agreement with any labor organization, let alone six labor groups. NBC 7's Greg Bledsoe reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/City-Worker-Labor-Talks-Move-Toward-5-Year-Deal-208903511.html Fri, 24 May 2013 20:55:58 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/CityLabor.jpg
After months of closed-door bargaining sessions, this week has brought significant progress toward hammering out a new, five-year labor agreement for San Diego city employees.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/GOP-Courts-Latino-Voters/208599381 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:52:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-05-22-20h40m27s246.png
NBC 7's Diana Guevara talks to experts about the beginning of a new relationship between the Latino community and the Republican Party.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=c8510e08e3ba3822eb381b21e96f33bf&p=4 c8510e08e3ba3822eb381b21e96f33bf ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:52:00 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Budget-Surplus-San-Diego-Filner-Proposal-Spending-Seals-La-Jolla-208658131.html Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Mayor-Filner-Council-Budget.jpg
While everyone welcomes the windfall not everyone agrees with what's being done with it.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Arts-and-Entertainment-District-Downtown-San-Diego-Controversy-208588921.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:58:52 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DowntownAEDistrict.jpg
Plans for a downtown "Arts and Entertainment District" north of Broadway drew fire at City Hall during a council committee hearing Wednesday.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/San-Diego-Schools-Trustee-Barrera-To-Lead-Labor-Council-208441581.html Tue, 21 May 2013 23:09:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/sdusd_school_board_candidates.jpg
As San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council Secretary Lorena Gonzalez surges to a wide lead in the race to fill the Assembly seat for the 80th district, two top labor leaders confirm her successor...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/NATL-WATCH-Obama-Speaks-on-IRS-Scandal-207611661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:23 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/obama92.JPG
President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Attorney-General-Eric-Holder-to-Rep-Darrell-Issa-Shameful-IRS-Hearing-207604261.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Holder-Issa-hearing.jpg
Upset by a line of questioning, US Attorney General Eric Holder tells Rep. Darrell Issa that his conduct as a member of Congress is "unacceptable and shameful."

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Politics-of-Medical-Marijuana/206969991 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:34:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Legal-Medical-Pot-Debate.jpg
To sift through the 'buds and seeds' of this issue: Prof. Alex Kreit, from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Scott Lewis of voiceofsandiego.org. NBC 7's Gene Cubbison moderates on...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/San-Diego-City-Leaders-Parody-Video-Taxpayers-Association-Gala-206966041.html Fri, 10 May 2013 13:11:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SDCTA-video.jpg
The parody video is a tradition of sorts for the San Diego County Taxpayers Association Goldens.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Mayor-Bob-Filner-Ramps-Up-Rivalry-Jan-Goldsmith-206863131.html Thu, 09 May 2013 18:44:02 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/FilnerNew_0509.jpg
The City Council may not be buying it. But Mayor Bob Filner isn't about to stop selling the idea that the city attorney's budget needs trimming.

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]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f32f1e520eba97b9e16ad71b701cf4c6&p=4 f32f1e520eba97b9e16ad71b701cf4c6 ]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 18:44:02 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Council-Wary-of-Filner-Bid-To-Cut-City-Attorney-Budget-206696351.html Wed, 08 May 2013 20:50:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Filner22_0508.jpg
A bitter budget struggle between San Diego's top two elected officials came before the City Council late Wednesday afternoon.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Filners-Budget-Faces-Review/206264481 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:42:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Bob-Filner-031413.jpg
San Diego's City Council is launching its first major review of Mayor Filner's proposed budget for next fiscal year. Today the focus is on public safety, parks and recreation

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Politics-of-Immigration/206192351 Sun, 05 May 2013 10:39:35 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Immigration-Politically-Spe.jpg
Local events here, have not only excited local supporters of immigration, but they've also really pushed the buttons of those who wants its rules tightened. Enrique Morones, an immigration...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Politics-of-Balboa-Park/206190351 Sun, 05 May 2013 11:10:17 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Balboa-Park-Traffic-Plan.jpg
A team of dreamers has been kicking around a concept they call "Reclaim Balboa 2015" suggesting it might be extended all the way to San Diego Bay. Paul DeBartolo, principal in the architectural...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Convention-Center-Expansion/206013371 Sun, 05 May 2013 09:48:54 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Convention-Blair-Lewis-Cubb.jpg
San Diego's Convention Center. Bigger figures to be better. But will it get there sooner than later? Phil Blair, chairman of the Convention Center's Board of Directors and Scott Lewis, CEO of...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Residents-Attend-Meet-the-Mayor-Event/206186381 Sun, 05 May 2013 09:27:59 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/MeettheMayor_722x406_28990531727.jpg
Dozens of San Diegans lined up for a chance to talk with San Diego Mayor Bob Filner at his fifth event where he sits down with residents to listen to their concerns. NBC 7's Danya Bacchus reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Nathan-Fletcher,-Democrat/206186411 Sun, 05 May 2013 09:24:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Nathan-Fletcher-Democrat-Sw.jpg
San Diego politician Nathan Fletcher, who earned headlines for switching from the GOP to Independent during his run for mayor, is switching political affiliation again. NBC 7's Artie Ojeda reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Jordans-Prince-Al-Hussein-Honored-in-San-Diego/205961621 Fri, 03 May 2013 07:48:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KeytoJordanPrince_722x406_28866115558.jpg
Jordanian Prince Al Hussein got the key to the city of San Diego Thursday from longtime friend and newly-elected San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. NBC 7's Dave Summers explains.

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Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full of angry. The Facebook founder and CEO recently started a political advocacy group called FWD.us —...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Politics-of-Mental-Health/205143101 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:57:01 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/mental-health-Politically-.jpg
Laura's Law is only implemented in one county in California: Nevada County. San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts and Greg Knoll, Executive Director/Chief Counsel for the Legal Aid Society of...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Superintendent-Will-Return-Severance-Pay-If-Found-Guilty--204950201.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:51:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Manuel-Paul-0108.jpg
The embattled former superintendent of the San Ysidro School District says he will return the money from his severance deal if he is found guilty of any crime.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Flicked-Off_-Frisbee-Team-Wants-to-Play-Near-White-House/204767691 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:05:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/7825243_R5PSEGRAVESFRISBEEPKG_722x406_28094019578.jpg
Frisbee teams say they are being forced off fields near the White House. The National Park Service says it's part of a beautification effort to restore the Ellipse. The teams are seeking the help...

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