«NBC 7», also known by its call sign KNSD, is a television station licensed to San Diego, California, United States, serving as the market's affiliate of the NBC network. It is owned by NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal (itself a subsidiary of Comcast), as part of a duopoly with Telemundo owned-and-operated station KUAN-LD (channel 48). Both stations share studios on Granite Ridge Drive in the Serra Mesa section of San Diego, while «NBC 7»'s transmitter is located on Mount Soledad in La Jolla.
The station first signed on the air on February 14, 1953, as KFSD-TV, originally operating as an affiliate of the now-defunct DuMont Television Network. Throughout its history, «NBC 7» has been known for its strong local news presence in the San Diego market. It consistently ranks among the top-rated stations in terms of viewership for its newscasts.
In addition to its main programming, «NBC 7» also operates a 24-hour local news channel called NBC 7 San Diego Nonstop, which is available on Cox Cable channel 100 and in high definition on digital channel 1007. The channel features live, breaking news coverage, as well as replays of «NBC 7»'s local newscasts and other locally produced programming.
«NBC 7» is also involved in various community outreach programs and initiatives. The station regularly partners with local organizations to support education, health, and other important causes in the San Diego area.
With its commitment to providing high-quality news and programming, «NBC 7» has become a trusted source of information and entertainment for viewers in San Diego and beyond.