PolitiFact CaliforniaYes, Gov. Newsom Has The Authority To Make Masks Mandatory In California, Legal Experts SayJune 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsConstitutional law experts say the governor has broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and the state’s existing public health powers to mandate face coverings.
PolitiFact CaliforniaRecycled Facebook Post Falsely Claims Independents In California Are Blocked From Voting Republican In 2020June 18, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe claim applies only to California’s presidential primary election. Voters in the state’s November general election can vote for any candidate regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWidely Shared Facebook Posts Mislead On COVID-19 Mortality RateJune 16, 2020 | Chris NicholsWhile the CDC has not confirmed any mortality rate for COVID-19, a Facebook post has circulated the internet saying that the CDC has confirmed a 0.2% death rate for the virus. PolitiFact California rates that claim Mostly False.
PolitiFact CaliforniaAnswering Questions About Vote-By-Mail In California Amid COVID-19, Attacks By TrumpJune 2, 2020 | Chris NicholsExperts say vote-by-mail doesn’t lead to widespread fraud or favor Democrats, contrary to President Donald Trump’s claims. In California, the practice includes safeguards such as signature matching.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Is Not Sending Mail-In Ballots “To Anyone In The State,” As Trump Falsely ClaimedMay 26, 2020 | Chris NicholsIn early May, Newsom ordered all counties to send mail-in ballots to all registered voters in California ahead of the November election amid safety concerns over COVID-19. GOP groups have challenged the plan.
PolitiFact CaliforniaPolitiFact California: Does Voting By Mail Lead To Higher Turnout In Red, Blue and Purple States? It’s Not That Simple.May 18, 2020 | Chris NicholsThere’s some evidence to show states with mail voting see a higher turnout, but it’s not conclusive.
PolitiFact CaliforniaTom McClintock Claimed ‘The Flu Killed 80,000 Americans Last Year.’ Here’s Why That’s Misleading.May 5, 2020PolitiFact California found the congressman cited the wrong year and failed to note a significant downward revision had been made, making his claim misleading at best.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWe Explain The National Guard’s Role In California During Coronavirus (It’s Not Enforcing Martial Law)March 26, 2020 | Chris NicholsGuard members in California live in the state and have civilian jobs such as teachers, carpenters and police officers. They are called upon to help during disasters.
PolitiFact CaliforniaThe Controversy Over GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Tweet, ExplainedMarch 12, 2020 | Chris NicholsDespite calls to apologize for what some say is a racist tweet, McCarthy said he stands by his description.
PolitiFact CaliforniaFact Check: Did Bernie Sanders Win ‘People Of Color’ In California, And Was It ‘Not Even Close’? March 9, 2020Exit polls show Sanders won Latinos and Asian-Americans by large margins, but lost African-Americans to former Vice President Joe Biden by more than 2-to-1.