No, California Does Not Have 1.8 Million Ineligible Voters
September 14, 2021 | Isabella Fertel
An elections watchdog group Elections Integrity Project California falsely claimed that the Golden State has 1.8 million ineligible registered voters.
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How Quickly Will Results Come In For California Recall Election?
September 13, 2021 | Chris Nichols
The first batch of results should be released shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but that won’t tell the full story.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Showed Up At A Berkeley Encampment Sweep. Were The People Living There Moved Into Safe Housing?
September 11, 2021 | Sasha Hupka
The California Governor’s Office stated on Aug. 9, 2021: “California is moving folks out of encampments, into safe housing and getting them the mental health services they need.”
The Science Does Say Young People Should Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine, Contrary To Larry Elder’s False Claim
September 11, 2021 | Chris Nichols
Numerous leading scientific organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend children, ages 12 and up, should receive the vaccine and wear masks at school to protect their health and slow the pandemic.
No, California Program Designed To Help Voters With Disabilities Isn’t A ‘Security Concern’ As Recall Candidate Larry Elder Suggested
September 2, 2021 | Chris Nichols
Elder promoted a claim without evidence that the program has sparked security concerns because it allows people to download a ballot. Election and disability rights experts rejected that claim.
PolitiFact California Guide To Misinformation About The Newsom Recall Election
August 16, 2021 | Chris Nichols
There’s plenty of misinformation and confusion about how the California recall process works. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California debunks falsehoods and demystifies the process in our guide to misinformation about the recall election.
California Recall Candidate Kevin Faulconer Wants To Tackle Homelessness. What Did He Do As San Diego’s Mayor?
July 24, 2021 | Chris Nichols
Faulconer says he did not allow tent encampments and achieved a “double digit” reduction in homelessness. Experts say his claims are overstated and incomplete.
No, California Does Not Have A Personal Belief Exemption For COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids
July 24, 2021 | Sasha Hupka
Instagram posts stated on June 21, 2021: “California has a personal belief exemption to any new vaccine added to the schedule after June 2015 for public and private daycare, preschool and K-12.”
No, UC San Francisco Is Not ‘Harvesting’ The Genitalia Of ‘Murdered Babies’
July 17, 2021
Facebook posts stated on July 6, 2021: “Newly obtained emails show UCSF harvesting the clitorises, testicles and penises of murdered babies.”
Can You Handle The Truth?: False Information On COVID-19 Vaccines Spreads As Cases Rise Across United States
July 15, 2021 | Steven Rascón | Chris Nichols
One popular Instagram post cherry-picked data from a scientific study to falsely claim COVID-19 vaccines lead to high rates of miscarriages. Early results have not found an increased risk of miscarriage tied to the vaccine.
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