PolitiFact CaliforniaGeorge Runner Was Right: California Now Has The Highest Gas Prices In The NationNovember 6, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican George Runner predicted in April that California’s gas tax hike would catapult the state's already high fuel prices to the "highest in the nation," after the increase went into effect on Nov. 1. It appears his prediction was spot on.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDoes California Spend ‘Nearly 5 Times As Much’ To Build A Mile Of Road?November 2, 2017 | Chris NicholsRecently, Republican candidate for California governor John Cox claimed Caltrans spends an exorbitant amount to build and maintain each mile of roadway compared with other states.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDo Millennials Have ‘Only A 50-50 Chance’ Of Doing Better Financially Than Their Parents?October 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsCandidate for California governor Delaine Eastin says she wants to create "an economy that works for everyone." But with the state’s affordable housing crisis and deep poverty, Eastin believes that’s not happening now, especially for young people.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Debunking Claims On Wildfire CausesOctober 25, 2017 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols debunks a false claim from a Breitbart story about the cause of the wildfires across Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaBreitbart’s False And Inflammatory Claim About Deadly Wine Country FiresOctober 21, 2017 | Chris NicholsAs authorities continued to investigate the cause of Northern California’s deadly wildfires this week, they refuted what they described as false claims started by the conservative website Breitbart about their investigation.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDid LA’s Violent Crime Drop By Nearly Half During Villaraigosa’s Time As Mayor?October 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsDuring his time as mayor of Los Angeles and now in his campaign for California governor, Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly highlighted the city’s drop in violent crime. But there's some context he's leaving out.
PolitiFact CaliforniaFact-Checker’s Guide To Hillary Clinton's UC Davis SpeechOctober 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsFollowing Hillary Clinton's expansive speech at UC Davis, PolitiFact California created a 'fact-checker's guide' examining her claims on everything from abortion to mass shootings to child health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNational Weather Service Fire UpdateOctober 11, 2017 | Chris RemingtonWe hear National Weather Service updates on weather conditions facing fire crews across Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Checks Clinton Statement On Mass ShootingsOctober 11, 2017 | Chris RemingtonPolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols checks the accuracy of a statement by Hillary Clinton at her Mondavi Center event. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHillary Clinton’s False Claim On Mass ShootingsOctober 10, 2017During a speech at the University of California at Davis on Monday, Hillary Clinton made a claim about the number of mass shootings that have taken place this year — and misstated how they are defined.