Burning Money: The Facts On California's Soaring Cost To Fight WildfiresAugust 3, 2018 | Chris Nichols | Sami SotoCalifornia'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.
Separating Fact From Fiction On California's Sanctuary State LawAugust 1, 2018 | Chris NicholsDoes California really have a "policy of releasing dangerous criminal illegal aliens back into our communities," as Rep. Tom McClintock claimed? PolitiFact California examined this statement by the Republican congressman. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact Checks On California’s 4th DistrictAugust 1, 2018 | Cody DrabblePolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols analyzes claims from both candidates in the running for California’s 4th Congressional District and PolitiFact intern Sami Soto talks about the costs of fighting massive wildfires in the state. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Democratic Challenger Misleads In Claim On Rep. Tom McClintock’s RecordJuly 24, 2018 | Chris NicholsJessica Morse, the Democratic challenger in California’s 4th Congressional district race, claimed that Republican Rep. Tom McClintock has authored just three laws. Was she right? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
TRUE: 'Nearly 2,600 Children' Remained Separated From Parents As Of Mid-JulyJuly 19, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact wanted to know, weeks after the Trump administration ended its policy of separating families at the border, did California Sen. Kamala Harris get her numbers right on how many children remain separated?
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact CA: Did Gavin Newsom Separate Families?July 18, 2018PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols checks out a claim made by Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Pot 101 Update: Are There Limits On Smoking Pot At Home Near Kids? Where Else Is It Legal To Smoke?July 17, 2018 | Chris NicholsAre there limits on smoking pot at home around kids? Where else can you legally light up? PolitiFact California tackles these reader questions in an update on our Pot 101 report about what’s legal and what’s not under the state’s marijuana law. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did Gavin Newsom 'Separate Families And Deport Children' In San Francisco?July 12, 2018 | Chris NicholsJohn Cox, Newsom's GOP opponent in the race for California governor, made this claim. PolitiFact California found there's some truth, but it's also missing some important context.
Dispelling Myths About California’s HomelessJune 28, 2018 | Chris NicholsWhat’s fact and fiction about California’s homeless? PolitiFact California debunks several myths, including the idea that the homeless are always "from somewhere else" and "they want to be homeless." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Has Construction 'Already Started' On Trump’s Border Wall In San Diego? June 26, 2018 | Chris NicholsHas construction really started on Trump’s signature campaign promise: Building "a big, beautiful wall," on the U.S.-Mexico border? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
