PolitiFact CaliforniaSeparating Fact From Fiction On The CoronavirusFebruary 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe misinformation includes exaggerations about the Trump administration’s health budget cuts and bogus claims about the origin of and cures for the coronavirus.
PolitiFact CaliforniaPolitiFact California: Did California’s Homeless Population Decrease Since 2005? That’s What Gov. Gavin Newsom Said This Week.February 20, 2020 | Chris NicholsIn his State of the State Address, Newsom said the state’s homelessness problem “has persisted for decades” and was even higher at 188,000 in 2005.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHousing, Health Care, Homelessness: After A Year, Where Does Gov. Gavin Newsom Stand On His Key Promises For California?February 19, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom made big pledges to help solve the state’s housing shortage, homelessness crisis and improve health care. PolitiFact California found that, after one year in office, he has taken significant early steps but has yet to achieve key results.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Voter, Ballot & Election MisinformationFebruary 12, 2020How do you know if the information you’re reading and hearing is true? What are the ballot measures in upcoming elections asking you to do? Are people really voting illegally? And what about news about coronavirus? Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaThere’s A Lot Of Misinformation About California’s March Primary Election. Here Are The Facts.February 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsAs Californians decide how to vote in the March 3 primary, they’re subject to many false and misleading claims. PolitiFact California knocks down these falsehoods in our guide to election misinformation.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFact Checking Claims About Prop. 13 And Bernie Sanders’ Ballot PlacementJanuary 29, 2020There are a lot of strong opinions about Prop 13. Many longtime California business and home owners strongly support it and want to protect all aspects of it, fearing the elimination of part of it could lead to the elimination of all of it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, Californians Aren’t Being Asked To Repeal Prop. 13’s Residential Property Tax LimitsJanuary 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsWidely-shared social media posts falsely claimed California politicians plan to 'repeal Prop. 13.'
PolitiFact CaliforniaPolitiFact California: Fact or Fiction? A Look At Claims About SB 50, One Of California’s Most Controversial Housing BillsJanuary 21, 2020 | Chris NicholsCalifornia housing bill SB 50 would require cities and counties to allow higher-density housing near job and transit centers.
PolitiFact CaliforniaOne Year In, Gov. Gavin Newsom Shows Bold Action, But California’s Homelessness Crisis DeepensJanuary 13, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom’s budget and legislative steps represent continued progress on his campaign pledge to address homelessness statewide. PolitiFact California continues to rate his promise ‘In the Works’ on our Newsom-Meter.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCalifornia Firefighters ‘Spoke Out’ Against Trump? Claim In Biden Ad Is True.December 18, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic presidential candidate Joe Biden attacked President Trump in a new digital campaign ad, which claims California firefighters "spoke out" against the president over his controversial tweet during the state’s deadly November 2018 wildfires.