California: 6th Largest Economy In World And One Of Highest Poverty Rates In Nation?June 23, 2017PolitiFact California fact checks Antonio Villaraigosa's claim stating, "Although California has "the sixth largest economy in the world, we also have one of the highest poverty rates" in the nation." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTracking The Truth: Insight Launch Of Fact-Checking SeriesJune 14, 2017PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols joins us for the launch of "Tracking the Truth," a series with the goal of fact-checking claims in the 2018 Gubernatorial Race. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Is Jerry Brown 'Diverting' 30 Percent Of California's New Gas Tax Money?May 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Republican Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez claimed Gov. Jerry Brown is 'diverting' 30 percent of the new gas tax revenue to non-road pet projects. PolitiFact California examined this and rated it Mostly False. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did Congressman Jeff Denham Really Call The GOP Health Bill ‘Bipartisan’?May 16, 2017 | Chris NicholsCongressman Jeff Denham’s use of the word "bipartisan" in response to a question about the recent GOP health bill sparked criticism this week from several news and political outlets. PolitiFact California found the truth was stretched. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Calif. Democrat Repeats Misleading Claim Rape A Pre-Existing Condition Under GOP BillMay 9, 2017 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Congresswoman Judy Chu of Los Angeles County repeated a deceptive claim about the GOP health care bill last week after it narrowly passed the U.S. House.
State GovernmentBills To Fight Fake News Moving Forward At California CapitolMay 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsBills that ask California public schools to fight fake news by developing media literacy curriculum are moving forward at the state Capitol. But a key advocate says they've been watered down and risk being ineffective.
Villaraigosa’s Mostly True Claim About The Rise In School Graduation RatesMay 5, 2017 | Chris NicholsFormer Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa claims graduation rates grew from 44 percent to 72 percent because of his involvement with Los Angeles Unified School District. We set out on a fact check.
McClintock: Trump Signed More Bills In 100 Days Than Any President Since TrumanMay 1, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Republican Congressman Tom McClintock gave President Trump high marks for his initial performance in the White House, especially when it comes to the number of bills he’s signed into law.
State GovernmentDrivers Could Feel More Pain At Pump Than Expected Due to Gas Tax IncreaseApril 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsState GOP lawmakers and some business groups say the full extent of California's gas tax increase has not been publicized. They say it's really a 19 cent per gallon hike, rather than the 12 cent per gallon increase described by Democratic lawmakers.
Has Treasurer John Chiang Saved California Taxpayers More Than $5 Billion?April 26, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Treasurer John Chiang is known as a fiscal watchdog. But has he saved state taxpayers more than $5 billion? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
