There’s A Lot Of Misinformation About California’s General Election. Here Are The Facts.October 5, 2020 | Chris NicholsFalse claims continue to spread about mail-in voting, voting twice, ballots being sent to dead voters and more. PolitiFact California debunks some of the most prominent examples and demystifies confusing election issues.
State GovernmentWhat's On The Ballot? Here's A Look At California's 2020 PropositionsOctober 5, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Nicole NixonCalifornia has 12 propositions on the November 2020 ballot. Here are the basics of what you need to know about each one as we get close to Election Day.
State GovernmentCalifornia 2020 Election Voter GuideOctober 5, 2020Get ready for Election Day in California with resources on how to vote — including how to vote by mail and make sure your ballot is counted — research the questions on your ballot, and keep track of key dates.
Health CareNew Laws Keep Pandemic-Weary California at Forefront of Health Policy InnovationOctober 4, 2020Though COVID-19 forced California leaders to scale back their ambitious health care agenda, they still managed to enact significant new laws intended to lower consumer health care spending and expand access to health coverage.
What’s Allowed And What’s Not At Voting Sites In CaliforniaOctober 2, 2020 | Chris NicholsPresident Trump this week called on his supporters to monitor voting locations during the election. PolitiFact California explains the ground rules for observing and electioneering near polling sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFederal Bill Could Increase Prescribed Burns In California, Incentivize State To Burn At A Larger ScaleOctober 2, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroBecause of the scale of wildfires this year there’s so much talk of returning prescribed burns to the landscape. A new federal bill aims to support pre-fire season controlled burns as an essential, science-based strategy for reducing wildfire risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Signed Hundreds Of Bills Into Law. Here’s A Look At SomeOctober 1, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonThe COVID-19 pandemic complicated lawmakers’ ability to gather in the state Capitol to pass laws, but it also required a hard pivot to address health and economic response. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
