Sami Soto

PolitiFact California Intern

Sami Soto is PolitiFact California's Summer 2018 intern. This fall, Sami will be a senior at Sacramento State University, where she is a journalism and government major.

Stories by Sami Soto

Will Enthusiasm Lead To Greater Turnout For California’s Young Voters?
September 11, 2018
Experts say a number of factors stop young people from voting, including relocation and lack of connection to candidates and ballot measures.
Unearthing The Facts On Yosemite’s Visitors, Bears And Wildfires
August 9, 2018
In the spirit of Capital Public Radio's new podcast, YosemiteLand, PolitiFact California dug up some eye-opening facts about Yosemite National Park, its history, its wilfires, visitors and the animals that call it home.
Burning Money: The Facts On California's Soaring Cost To Fight Wildfires
August 3, 2018
California'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.

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