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A widely-shared Facebook post claims President Trump denied fire aid to California but helped Russia fight wildfires in Siberia. While Trump said he would withhold fire assistance to the state, the White House approved assistance days later.

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Kamala Harris Says She ‘Took On The Big Banks’ As California Attorney General. Did She Go Far Enough?

August 25, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Sen. Kamala Harris has repeatedly said she “took on the big banks” as California attorney general after the foreclosure crisis. PolitiFact California found she played a key role, though advocates say it was not enough.

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Trump Claims California Lawmaker Pushed To ‘Abolish Single-Family Zoning.’ Is He Right?

August 17, 2020 | Chris Nichols

State Sen. Scott Wiener’s failed SB 50 would have eliminated zoning that allows only single-family homes, but it would not have abolished the construction of new single-family home neighborhoods.

PolitiFact California

What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s Attorney General?

August 13, 2020 | Chris Nichols

As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris was considered cautious and rarely spoke out-of-line with law enforcement culture. Now, she’s positioned herself as a criminal justice reformer. What kept her so careful as AG? We ask legal experts.

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Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Pick. Here's A Closer Look At Her Record In California.

August 11, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Sen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s pick for vice president. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California examined her background and past statements for a closer look at her record as she prepares for even greater national scrutiny.

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