PolitiFact CaliforniaInland Empire: Second Only To San Francisco In California Job Growth?July 27, 2017 | Chris NicholsLt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democratic candidate for governor, recently claimed this region of high desert and valley communities is among the leaders in California job growth. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaKevin McCarthy's False Claim On Obamacare Sign-UpsJuly 23, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield is no fan of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. But did he accurately characterize sign-ups under the federal health law in a recent interview on Fox Business?
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Checks Claims By House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy And Assemblyman Travis AllenJuly 19, 2017Last week, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy claimed California hasn’t completed a major water storage project since the 1970s. PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols puts that claim to the test. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaPolitiFact California's Top 10 Fact Checks (So Far) In 2017July 16, 2017 | Chris NicholsSo far this year, the most popular fact-checks and articles have included a Pants On Fire claim that state lawmakers legalized child prostitution and a Mostly True statement on the extremely slim odds of being killed by a refugee in a terror attack.
PolitiFact CaliforniaMOSTLY TRUE: California’s Taxes Are 'Among The Highest In The Nation'July 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican Travis Allen said he wants to reduce the state’s crime rate and its high taxes. Given the importance of taxes in Calif., we examine his claim about the state having the highest taxes in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaFact-Checking Claims By Kamala Harris, Dianne Feinstein On GOP Health BillJuly 7, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Democratic Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein have been among the most vocal critics of the GOP health care bill, known formally as the Better Care Reconciliation Act.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Travis Allen’s False Claim On CrimeJuly 5, 2017Assemblyman Travis Allen recently announced he’s running for California governor as one of the few Republican contenders. He makes an audacious clam about California crime in a new campaign ad. PolitiFact's Chris Nichols put it to the test. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaTravis Allen’s Mostly False Claim About Crime In CaliforniaJuly 3, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican state assemblyman Travis Allen made a claim that crime is on the rise in every major market in California. Was Allen accurate in his claim? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNunes Gets It Wrong: Trump Hasn’t Signed ‘More Bills’ Than Any President At This PointJune 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California checks into Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare statement that President Trump has signed more bills than any president at this point. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCalifornia: 6th Largest Economy In World And One Of Highest Poverty Rates In Nation?June 23, 2017PolitiFact California fact checks Antonio Villaraigosa's claim stating, "Although California has "the sixth largest economy in the world, we also have one of the highest poverty rates" in the nation." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.