PolitiFact CaliforniaDispelling Myths About Millennials And HomeownershipMarch 27, 2017 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California explores some common myths about millennials and homeownership. Are millennials simply not motivated to enter the market? And when they do, are they shunning the suburbs in favor of urban neighborhoods? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNothing Inflated In Arnold Schwarznegger's Claim On GerrymanderingMarch 17, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed that the average margin of victory in the House of Representatives was 37 percent. PolitiFact California decided to see if this claim is correct -- or all pumped up. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaIn Debate Over iPhone Vs. Health Care Costs, Gavin Newsom’s Claims Are Mostly TrueMarch 10, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom seized on comments by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, this week after the congressman made a controversial comparison between the cost of an iPhone and healthcare.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHas Violent Crime Increased By 12 Percent? PolitiFact Checks Those ClaimsMarch 8, 2017PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols explores a claim that violent crime in California has risen significantly over the past year as a result of early prison release legislation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHas Violent Crime Been On The Rise In Calif. Since 2011? Did It Spike 12 Percent In 2015?March 6, 2017 | Chris NicholsCritics of the recent criminal justice reforms that have shifted thousands of California prisoners to local jails and reduced penalties for some offenses say those changes are responsible for an upsurge in crime across the Golden State. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Trump’s Joint Session to Congress, Immigration and MarijuanaMarch 1, 2017President Trump made his first address to Congress and PolitiFact has been hard at work checking his claims. Editor Angie Holan joins us from Washington D.C. and PolitiFact California Chris Nichols shares his own recent fact checks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaTRUE: During Campaign, Trump Pledged To Leave Marijuana Legalization Up To StatesFebruary 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsAfter the Trump Administration signaled it could crack down on recreational pot in states where voters had legalized it, California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Trump to stick with the hands-off approach he said Trump had promised while campaigning. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact California Mostly True: Latinos 40 Percent Less Likely To Call Police When Victims Of A CrimeFebruary 24, 2017 | Chris NicholsIn her first official speech on the U.S. Senate floor, Sen. Kamala Harris says Latinos are 40 percent less likely to call 911 when they've been the victim of a crime. PolitiFact California takes a look at this figures.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDoes California Give More Than It Gets From Washington D.C.?February 14, 2017 | Chris NicholsDoes California send more money to Washington D.C. than it gets back in return? PolitiFact California examines this question as tensions mount between California Democrats and the Trump Administration over possible federal funding cuts.
PolitiFact CaliforniaMOSTLY FALSE: Claim Calif. Lawmakers Can’t Afford Housing Distorts The TruthFebruary 8, 2017California Assembly Republican Leader Chad Mayes recently claimed state lawmakers "cannot afford to buy housing in California." We rated his claim Mostly False. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.