PolitiFact CaliforniaRep. Tom McClintock Distorts Number Of Homicides By Undocumented ImmigrantsFebruary 21, 2019During a speech on the House floor last month, Rep. Tom McClintock made the claim that "illegal aliens murdered 1,800 Americans" in 2017. PolitiFact California fact checked that claim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaTRUE: ‘More Than A Million Californians’ Don’t Have Clean Drinking Water … It Could Be HigherFebruary 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsDuring his State of the State Address, Newsom called California’s safe drinking water crisis "a moral disgrace and a medical emergency." Is the problem widespread? PolitiFact California decided to fact-check the claim.
PolitiFact CaliforniaFact-Checking What Gavin Newsom Had To Say On Immigration In His State Of The StateFebruary 12, 2019 | Chris NicholsGiven the continued debate over immigration and President Trump’s focus on building a border wall, PolitiFact California examined Newsom’s claims on the topic.
PolitiFact CaliforniaGavin Newsom’s Housing Tax Credit Promise Is ‘In The Works’February 11, 2019 | Chris Nichols | Sami SotoOn the campaign trail, Gavin Newsom promised a "Marshall Plan" to confront California's affordable housing crisis. Newsom made clear progress on this in his January budget.
PolitiFact CaliforniaThere Are Holes In President Trump’s Claim About The San Diego Border WallFebruary 7, 2019 | Chris NicholsGiven the many arguments for and against Trump’s border wall, PolitiFact California decided to fact-check the president’s claim that the San Diego barrier "almost completely ended illegal crossings." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaKamala Harris: Criminal Justice Reformer, Or Defender Of The Status Quo? The Record Is MixedJanuary 29, 2019 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California examined Harris’ record to see whether it supports the image she’s crafted as a prosecutor, one who stands up for progressive principles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaA Look At Kamala Harris’ Record On PolitiFact’s Truth-O-MeterJanuary 23, 2019 | Chris NicholsHere's a look at some of the prominent fact checks and articles PolitiFact California has produced on or about 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact Keeps Score On Campaign PromisesJanuary 23, 2019PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols and editor Angie Holan check the progress of campaign promises made by President Trump and Gov. Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaPolitiFact California: Who Is Kamala Harris? Meet The California Democrat Running For PresidentJanuary 22, 2019 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California examined some key facts about Kamala Harris to fill in her biography.
PolitiFact CaliforniaGavin Newsom Proposes ‘Down Payment’ On Universal Healthcare In CaliforniaJanuary 17, 2019 | Chris NicholsWhen the newly-inaugurated Democratic governor unveiled several budget proposals on universal health care last week, PolitiFact California decided to examine whether they move his pledge forward on the Newsom-Meter and, if so, by how much.