Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact: Disaster Memes And Presidential Pardon RumorsAugust 30, 2017 | Jen PicardPolitiFact's National Editor Angie Holan talks sharks (not) in Houston and how Joe Arpaio's pardon violates legal norms. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaFact-Checking Kamala Harris’ Claim About Cost Of Trump’s Border WallAugust 29, 2017 | Chris NicholsCould President Trump’s border wall cost taxpayers about $70 billion? That’s what U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., recently claimed on Twitter.
PolitiFact CaliforniaHas Crime Been Getting Worse Since Jerry Brown Was Elected?August 23, 2017Republicans including California State Sen. John Moorlach have railed against Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown for signing a gas tax increase earlier this year. In an op-ed Moorlach also declared that crime has been on the rise under Brown. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact Checks Statements On Charlottesville By InfoWars' Alex JonesAugust 16, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFollowing the tragedy in Charlottesville, political pundits, lawmakers and bloggers came out with a series of statements and speculations about what occurred Saturday. Politifact’s Executive Director separates the truth from fiction. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDoes It Cost $75K Per Year To Lock Up An Inmate In California?August 10, 2017U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris' claim that it costs $75,000 a year to lock up an inmate in California receives a 'True' rating.
PolitiFact CaliforniaMostly True: Undocumented Immigrants Less Likely To Commit Crimes Than U.S. CitizensAugust 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsCandidate for California governor Antonio Villaraigosa jumped into the nation’s heated debate on immigration reform during a recent interview on MSNBC. We decided to examine this claim as part of our Tracking The Truth series.
PolitiFact CaliforniaDid Gavin Newsom Get His Facts Right On Universal Health Care?August 2, 2017We decided to take a deeper look at Newsom’s statements on universal healthcare in San Francisco as part of our Tracking the Truth series, which examines claims in the 2018 governor’s race.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact California: Checking Lt. Gov. Newsom's Claims On Universal Healthcare And EconomyAugust 2, 2017 | Chris RemingtonGavin Newsom recently made some interesting claims on universal healthcare and the rapid economic growth of one California region. PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols has the story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.