PolitiFact California‘It’s not for them to decide’: Elk Grove Maidu family on regulating tribal regalia at graduation ceremoniesJune 1, 2023 | Janelle SalangaIn 2019, California enacted a bill which codified California high school students’ right to wear cultural or tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies. Still, families face procedural hoops to jump through — which a task force aims to rectify.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNewsom touts response to homelessness in State of the State. Here’s context for his claims.March 9, 2022 | Chris NicholsAdvocates have praised the governor for making homelessness a state priority. But the data show the problem continues to grow.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWhat’s going on with California’s mask rules for schools?February 15, 2022 | Sasha HupkaState officials announced Monday that they will reassess school mask rules on Feb. 28. Schools and experts are divided on whether the masks should come off now.
PolitiFact CaliforniaExperts say COVID-19 vaccines are safe for children, reject misleading claims about CDC graphNovember 3, 2021 | Sasha HupkaThe federal VAERS database has seen an influx of reports among children in recent months. But experts say that doesn’t mean COVID-19 vaccines are dangerous for kids, as some are claiming online.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and childrenOctober 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol WhiteThe overwhelming evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for adults children 12 and up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, back-up of cargo ships off Southern California coast not due to ‘manufactured supply-chain halt’October 2, 2021 | Isabella FertelThere are a record-breaking number of ships at anchor in Southern California waiting to unload their cargo. But experts say the backup is being caused by labor shortages, holiday buying surges and other COVID-19 related issues.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan California School Districts Independently Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Students?September 29, 2021 | Sasha HupkaSchool districts from Los Angeles to Oakland have begun to require that eligible students get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite questions about whether the districts have the legal authority to do so. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About Breakthrough COVID-19 CasesSeptember 23, 2021 | Chris NicholsBreakthrough cases are rare but are fueling misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which are safe and effective at preventing the disease. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, California Does Not Have 1.8 Million Ineligible VotersSeptember 14, 2021 | Isabella FertelAn elections watchdog group Elections Integrity Project California falsely claimed that the Golden State has 1.8 million ineligible registered voters.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHow Quickly Will Results Come In For California Recall Election?September 13, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe first batch of results should be released shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but that won’t tell the full story.
