No, Efforts To Recall California Gov. Newsom Are Not ‘A Coup’January 13, 2021 | Chris NicholsFor more than a century, the state constitution has allowed California voters to use the recall process to try to remove local and state officials, for any reason, midway through their terms in office.
Yes, L.A. Hospitals Were Packed With COVID-19 Patients, Contrary To Viral Video’s ClaimsJanuary 6, 2021 | Chris NicholsA video flagged by Facebook users claimed there are “absolutely no patients” at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles despite recent media reports that it was inundated with patients following the coronavirus surge.
Yes, Government Shutdowns Help Slow COVID-19 When Combined With Additional Measures, Experts SayDecember 16, 2020Some GOP lawmakers in California claim “government imposed lockdowns” do not reduce cases or stop spikes of COVID-19. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Media Have Called The Presidential Race For Joe Biden. Here's What's NextNovember 12, 2020States must finalize their results by Dec. 8 if they want to be assured of a smooth electoral college vote. The electors meet in each state on Dec. 14, and their votes are counted on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. The president is sworn in on Jan. 20.
Can You Handle The Truth? PolitiFact California Fact Checks Election MisinformationNovember 5, 2020Unfounded claims on social media allege ballots appeared out of nowhere in Midwestern states while others falsely said voters in Arizona were forced to fill out ballots with Sharpie pens that would invalidate their votes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
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.
Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California Fact Checks Wildfire MisinformationSeptember 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsMisinformation is continuing to spread on social media about the West Coast wildfires. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols sets the record straight in this week's “Can You Handle The Truth?” segment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California On Trump's California Visit, And A Postcard Confusing VotersSeptember 17, 2020 | Steve Milne | Chris NicholsEvery Thursday CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols discussed his latest fact checks and reporting on misinformation. This week we look at a confusing Postal Service postcard, wildfires and President Trump’s visit to California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Climate Scientists Reject Trump’s Prediction “It’ll Start Getting Cooler” In CaliforniaSeptember 14, 2020 | Chris NicholsScientists expect a warmer climate and greater fire risk in California, saying there is zero evidence of a cooling trend on the horizon.
