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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.

PolitiFact California

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.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

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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PolitiFact California

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."

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

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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