Fact Check: Does California Really Have ‘90,000 Unsheltered’ Homeless People?
October 31, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Is the state’s homeless crisis really as severe as Steinberg claimed?
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Boosters Say Sacramento’s MLS Stadium Will Be An Economic Game-Changer. Economists Aren’t So Sure.
October 23, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Sacramento leaders say that the city's newly-awarded Major League Soccer franchise and stadium will be an economic win for the city. But some economists aren't sure about that.
Tom Steyer Claimed ‘90% Of Americans Have Not Had A Raise For 40 Years.’ Is He Right?
October 16, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Most Americans have seen income go up, slowly.
Fact Checking Tuesday’s Debate
October 16, 2019
There were 12 Democratic Presidential candidates on the stage in Westerville, Ohio on Tuesday night. CapRadio’s Politifact Reporter Chris Nichols fact checks the California candidates, Tom Steyer and Kamala Harris.
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Is Stockton Really Home To ‘Second Highest Rent Increases’ In The Nation? There’s No Simple Answer.
October 10, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs claimed his city "has seen the second highest rent increases in the nation." PolitiFact California examined what’s driving these soaring rents and the challenge researchers have in finding reliable rental data.
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PolitiFact California: Gavin Newsom Promised To Expand Homeless Services. What Has He Done?
October 4, 2019 | Chris Nichols
During his campaign, now-Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to solve California's homelessness crisis. PolitiFact California rates that promise "in the works."
State of Resistance: Is California Really Winning In Court Against The Trump Administration?
October 2, 2019
Politifact California reporter Chris Nichols discusses his recent fact check on claims by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Xavier Becerra that the state is winning in court against the Trump administration.
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