PolitiFact CaliforniaTed Cruz Misfires On Feinstein Gun ClaimJanuary 19, 2016 | Chris NicholsTexas Senator Ted Cruz repeated a false claim about California Senator Dianne Feinstein and guns during Thursday night’s GOP presidential candidates debate in South Carolina. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaArnold Schwarzenegger Pumps Up California’s Clean Energy DebateJanuary 5, 2016Arnold Schwarzenegger says California's climate change fight hasn't slowed its economic roll. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California With Chris NicholsJanuary 5, 2016PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols joins Insight for a deep dive into a story about statements made by former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Lie Of The YearDecember 22, 2015PolitiFact has named its “Lie of the Year” for 2015 based on a reader’s poll. And that lie is: the campaign misstatements of Donald Trump. Apparently, there were just too many misstatements from the GOP presidential candidate to choose just one. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDid 2,000 Suspected Terrorists Legally Buy Guns In The U.S.?December 17, 2015Every year, millions of average Americans legally buy guns in this country. But have thousands of people on the FBI’s Terrorist Watch List also legally purchased guns, and other weapons, on U.S. soil? PolitiFact California checks this claim.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: 'Mostly True' Ratings For Two ClaimsDecember 9, 2015Chris Nichols is Capital Public Radio's Politifact California reporter. He joins Insight to talk about two claims he recently fact-checked. One comes from an advocacy group and another comes from a state Senate leader. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCalif. Senator: State Job Growth Outpaces Rest Of NationDecember 7, 2015 | Chris NicholsThe California employment picture has improved in recent years. But is the Golden State now growing jobs faster than “the rest of the nation?” CapRadio's PolitiFact Reporter Chris Nichols checked out this claim by State Senate leader Kevin de Leon. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDoes California Have The Most Children In Poverty?December 4, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia voters could decide in 2016 whether to extend higher taxes on the state’s wealthiest residents. Supporters say the tax funds programs that help pull children out of poverty. But are some overstating how bad child poverty is in California? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHave Costs Dropped For California’s Bullet Train?November 24, 2015 | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s high-speed rail plan is known for its huge price tag. Recently, the CEO of the state's high-speed rail authority said costs have dropped "several hundred million dollars" for the project. PolitiFact California checks out the claim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaIs The Private Sector ‘Unwilling’ To Fund CA's Bullet Train?November 23, 2015California’s bullet train project has faced new criticism in recent weeks. Its leaders have been accused of hiding higher cost estimates and failing to win funding from the private sector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.