Sami Soto

PolitiFact California Intern

Stories by Sami Soto

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  Will Enthusiasm Lead To Greater Turnout For California’s Young Voters?

  September 11, 2018

  Experts say a number of factors stop young people from voting, including relocation and lack of connection to candidates and ballot measures.

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  Unearthing The Facts On Yosemite’s Visitors, Bears And Wildfires

  August 9, 2018

  In the spirit of Capital Public Radio's new podcast, YosemiteLand, PolitiFact California dug up some eye-opening facts about Yosemite National Park, its history, its wilfires, visitors and the animals that call it home.

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  Burning Money: The Facts On California's Soaring Cost To Fight Wildfires

  August 3, 2018

  California's cost to fight wildfires has spiked dramatically in recent years, jumping from about $200 million five years ago to more than $770 million last year. PolitiFact California examined these cost increases.