California's Next GovernorJohn Chiang Is The 'No-Drama' CandidateMay 7, 2018Democrat John Chiang believes he can strike a sweet spot in California politics: a political progressive who's fiscally prudent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Next GovernorTravis Allen Wants To 'Take Back California'May 7, 2018Republican Travis Allen is hoping — heck, he’s confident — that he can channel Trump and "take back California." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
It’s Debate Time: How Have The Candidates For California Governor Fared With The Facts?May 7, 2018 | Chris NicholsWhen claims and counterclaims fly at the California gubernatorial candidates’ debate on Tuesday, PolitiFact California will be listening — and examining the facts.
State GovernmentRepublican Hopefuls Fail To Win Governor’s Race Endorsement At California GOP ConventionMay 6, 2018 | Ben AdlerCalifornia Republicans gathered over the weekend in San Diego for their state party convention, but after hearing from their two leading candidates for governor, they did not make an endorsement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhy Gavin Newsom And Kevin McCarthy Both Want The Same Results In California’s June Gubernatorial PrimaryMay 4, 2018 | Ben AdlerThere’s some fresh intrigue in the California governor’s race just days before voting begins, with a big-name endorsement on the Republican side and the first attack ad on the Democratic side.
State GovernmentRadically Different Polls Suggest Uncertainty In California Governor, Senate RacesMay 2, 2018 | Ben BradfordState level primary election polls are turbulent things, and need to be taken with a heavy grain of salt, experts say. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tale Of Two Different Gavin Newsom TV AdsApril 30, 2018 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California on Friday rated False a claim in the campaign’s "First" ad, which is still airing statewide, but later we noticed a separate TV ad that had similar talking points but omitted the claim Newsom was "first" to take on the NRA. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGavin Newsom Continues To Pile Up Campaign Cash In California Governor’s RaceApril 27, 2018 | Chris NicholsNew campaign finance figures show Newsom raised $4.6 million from January through late April and has $20 million in cash on hand, far more than any other candidate in the race for governor.
Gavin Newsom’s False Claim He Was ‘First To Take On The NRA And Win’April 27, 2018 | Chris NicholsAlthough Gavin Newsom led the passage of Proposition 63 in 2016, is it really enough to qualify him as "the first to take on the National Rifle Association and win?"
Fact-Checking TV Ads In California Governor’s RaceApril 25, 2018 | Chris NicholsTwo new TV ads paint rosy biographical pictures of the top Democrats in the race for California governor. But how accurate are these ads?
