PolitiFact CaliforniaIs California's Economy 'Growing A Hell Of A Lot Faster' Than Texas?December 19, 2016Stoking their long-running feud, California Gov. Jerry Brown recently jabbed at former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, saying Golden State is "growing a hell of a lot faster than Texas. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaTrio Of West Coast States '5th Largest Economy' On planet?December 15, 2016Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles and 2018 Democratic candidate for Calif. governor, recently called for the state to unite with like-minded municipalities on the West Coast to oppose "dangerous policies" from a Trump administration.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA Finishes First Year Of Fact-CheckingDecember 14, 2016PolitiFact had a busy year of fact-checking in 2016. PolitiFact Editor Angie Holan discusses their "Lie of the Year" while Chris Nichols and Joe Barr explore one year of PolitiFact California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaOne Year Of Fact-Checking California, On-Air And OnlineDecember 12, 2016 | Chris NicholsIn our first year fact-checking the Golden State, PolitiFact California called out falsehoods and exaggerations by state and national leaders, candidates for office and multi-million dollar ballot measure campaigns during the state’s 2016 election. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Revisits Mike Pence Claims On Conversion TherapyDecember 7, 2016PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols revisits a fact check conducted in July on Mike Pence and conversion therapy. The rating has been updated based on new research. Nichols explains the reason behind the change in ruling. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaUPDATE: Newsom's Claim That Mike Pence Advocated For 'Conversion Therapy' Is 'Half True'December 2, 2016 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom joined in the chorus of attacks on Donald Trump’s choice for running mate during a speech at the Democratic National Convention, claiming that the Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence advocated for 'conversion therapy.'
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California Rates Trump's Claims On Voter FraudNovember 30, 2016Donald Trump tweeted there was widespread voter fraud in California and two other states, giving Hillary Clinton the popular vote. PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols investigated the claim by Trump, he discusses on Insight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaPants On Fire For Trump's Claim About 'Serious Voter Fraud' In CaliforniaNovember 28, 2016Grabbing the attention of the Golden State, President-Elect Donald Trump claimed in a recent tweet there was "serious voter fraud" in three states won by Hillary Clinton during the General Election, including California.
PolitiFact CaliforniaExploring The Facts As California Braces For Trump’s Immigration PoliciesNovember 21, 2016Donald Trump’s promises to make hard-line immigration reforms have raised numerous concerns and questions in California. PolitiFact California spoke with immigration experts to sort through the facts and answer some of the most pressing questions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaGavin Newsom understates California’s big drop in gun homicidesNovember 16, 2016In a press conference the day after Prop 63 passed, Newsom made several claims about the effectiveness of California’s gun restrictions. We looked into one specific claim.