US Postal Service Postcard Causes Confusion About Mail-In Voting In CaliforniaSeptember 11, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe postcard was sent out nationwide urging Americans to request their mail-in ballot 15 days before Election Day. But in California, registered voters will automatically be sent mail-in ballots.
Despite Trump’s Suggestion, Voting Twice In An Election Is Illegal Under California And Federal LawSeptember 3, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe president proposed during a campaign stop this week that people should vote by mail and in-person this fall. Such a move would violate state and federal election laws.
Yes, Trump Said He Offered Russia Help With Wildfires. No, He Didn’t Deny California Fire Assistance.August 28, 2020 | Chris NicholsA widely-shared Facebook post claims President Trump denied fire aid to California but helped Russia fight wildfires in Siberia. While Trump said he would withhold fire assistance to the state, the White House approved assistance days later.
What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s Attorney General?August 13, 2020 | Chris NicholsAs California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was considered cautious and rarely spoke out-of-line with law enforcement culture. Now, she’s positioned herself as a criminal justice reformer. What kept her so careful as AG? We ask legal experts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Draws False Contrast Between Absentee, Mail-In Voting, Election Experts SayJuly 30, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe verification and security processes are the same for absentee and mail-in voting. In many states the term ‘absentee voting’ has been phased out because there’s no difference between it and mail-in voting.
How Much Did Protests Contribute To LA’s COVID-19 Surge? The Data Is Still Sparse.July 21, 2020 | Chris NicholsMedical experts say it’s likely the protests contributed somewhat, but say transmission in Los Angeles was already on the upswing before the demonstrations started.
California Lawmaker Makes ‘Oversimplified, Untrue’ Claim About COVID-19 And Lack Of Risk To ChildrenJuly 10, 2020 | Chris NicholsContrary to the claim by state Sen. Melissa Melendez, there are studies that show children can be at risk of COVID-19 even if the risk is less than that for adults.
Yes, Gov. Newsom Has The Authority To Make Masks Mandatory In California, Legal Experts SayJune 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsConstitutional law experts say the governor has broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and the state’s existing public health powers to mandate face coverings.
Recycled Facebook Post Falsely Claims Independents In California Are Blocked From Voting Republican In 2020June 18, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe claim applies only to California’s presidential primary election. Voters in the state’s November general election can vote for any candidate regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.
Tom McClintock Claimed ‘The Flu Killed 80,000 Americans Last Year.’ Here’s Why That’s Misleading.May 5, 2020PolitiFact California found the congressman cited the wrong year and failed to note a significant downward revision had been made, making his claim misleading at best.
