PolitiFact CaliforniaVillaraigosa’s Mostly True Claim About The Rise In School Graduation RatesMay 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa claims graduation rates grew from 44 percent to 72 percent because of his involvement with Los Angeles Unified School District. We set out on a fact check.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Fact-Checking 100 Days Of Trump, California Lawmakers' ClaimsMay 3, 2017President Trump is often known for his controversial statements and his first 100 days were chalk full of them. PolitiFact editor Angie Holan has a round-up. She joins CapRadio’s Chris Nichols, who spent time examining California lawmaker claims. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaMcClintock: Trump Signed More Bills In 100 Days Than Any President Since TrumanMay 1, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Republican Congressman Tom McClintock gave President Trump high marks for his initial performance in the White House, especially when it comes to the number of bills he’s signed into law.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWould Trump’s Border Wall Cost The Same As One And A Half U.S. Aircraft Carriers?April 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsWhen Pres. Donald Trump demanded funding for a border wall be included in a stop-gap budget measure this week, opponents in Congress balked. Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego, said the billions needed to build the wall should be used elsewhere.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHas Treasurer John Chiang Saved California Taxpayers More Than $5 Billion?April 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Treasurer John Chiang is known as a fiscal watchdog. But has he saved state taxpayers more than $5 billion? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaIs Congress Really Less Popular Than Hemorrhoids And Herpes As Arnold Schwarzenegger Claims?April 14, 2017Do voters really have a higher opinion of hemorrhoids than Congress? Do they really prefer root canals, traffic jams and colonoscopies over this branch of government? That’s Arnold Schwarzenegger’s colorful claim from a February 2017 viral video. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWill California Soon Have The Highest Gas Tax In The Nation?April 11, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican George Runner says the state’s proposed fuel tax increase "will make California gas prices the highest in the nation." PolitiFact California wades through fact and fiction on state gas prices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact California Could Gas Tax Hike Leave California With 'Highest Fuel Prices In Nation?'April 7, 2017 | Chris NicholsRepublican George Runner says the state’s proposed fuel tax increase "will make California gas prices the highest in the nation." PolitiFact California wades through fact and fiction on state gas prices.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA Looks At Job Growth Claim In Central Valley, Inland EmpireApril 5, 2017Gov. Jerry Brown recently argued California is seeing tremendous job growth, particularly within the Inland Empire. Capital Public Radio's PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols investigated the claim. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWebsites Spread Fake News That Nancy Pelosi Was ‘Arrested' Over ‘Coup Attempt’April 2, 2017 | Chris NicholsMarch 2017 was a very newsy month in Washington D.C., chock-full of claims about wiretapping, health care reform and sanctuary cities. What about the "arrest" of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi?