PolitiFact CaliforniaYes, Gov. Newsom Has The Authority To Make Masks Mandatory In California, Legal Experts SayJune 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsConstitutional law experts say the governor has broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and the state’s existing public health powers to mandate face coverings.
PolitiFact CaliforniaRecycled Facebook Post Falsely Claims Independents In California Are Blocked From Voting Republican In 2020June 18, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe claim applies only to California’s presidential primary election. Voters in the state’s November general election can vote for any candidate regardless of the voter’s party affiliation.
PolitiFact CaliforniaWidely Shared Facebook Posts Mislead On COVID-19 Mortality RateJune 16, 2020 | Chris NicholsWhile the CDC has not confirmed any mortality rate for COVID-19, a Facebook post has circulated the internet saying that the CDC has confirmed a 0.2% death rate for the virus. PolitiFact California rates that claim Mostly False.
PolitiFact CaliforniaAnswering Questions About Vote-By-Mail In California Amid COVID-19, Attacks By TrumpJune 2, 2020 | Chris NicholsExperts say vote-by-mail doesn’t lead to widespread fraud or favor Democrats, contrary to President Donald Trump’s claims. In California, the practice includes safeguards such as signature matching.
