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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate tonight, hitting familiar notes on the economy, national security and each other’s records. The candidates both had some trouble with facts when it came to their own words.

PolitiFact California

Did California Spend $5 Billion To Execute 13 People?

September 21, 2016 | Chris Nichols

California billionaire and potential gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joined the debate over ending the state’s death penalty last week by repeating a questionable claim.

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California Counts

Mostly True: America’s Prison Population Has Skyrocketed 500 Percent In 40 Years

September 16, 2016

During her run for U.S. Senate, California Attorney General Kamala Harris has touted a "smart on crime" approach that focuses on the most violent offenders and reducing recidivism.

PolitiFact California

'Yes On 55' School Claim Misses The Mark

September 13, 2016

Recent radio and TV ads claim California’s K-12 public schools face dire cuts if voters fail to approve Proposition 55, a measure on November’s ballot that would extend an income tax hike on wealthy residents.

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PolitiFact California

Will California’s Prop 60 Expose Adult Film Workers To Lawsuits?

September 2, 2016 | Chris Nichols

Opponents of California’s Proposition 60, which requires adult film performers to wear condoms, say it’s not the protective measure it’s touted to be.

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