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Anti-mask flier from Facebook group related to an event in Orange County on Monday claims wearing face masks may cause pulmonary fibrosis and other health risks in children.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media

May 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol White

A recent study by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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PolitiFact California

San Francisco 49ers Rookie QB Trey Lance Signed A $34 Million Contract. How Much Will Go To California Taxes?

May 13, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

An image shared on Instagram claims that rookie quarterback Trey Lance, who recently signed to the San Francisco 49ers, will take home $16 million from his $34.1 million deal after paying California income taxes.

PolitiFact California

Was Caitlyn Jenner Released By A District Attorney After Killing Someone?

May 10, 2021 | Steven Rascón

A Facebook post on April 25 claims Caitlyn Jenner “literally killed someone 6 years ago in the streets and was released by a District Attorney.”

PolitiFact California

No, The Death Rate For Vaccinated People Is Not Higher Than That Of Unvaccinated People

May 10, 2021 | Isabella Fertel

Vaccine breakthrough cases only occur in a small percentage of vaccinated people. And public health officials say that these cases actually reinforce the effectiveness of the vaccines, unlike the post suggests.

PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims By Recall Election Candidate John Cox And Gov. Gavin Newsom

May 6, 2021 | Chris Nichols

PolitiFact California found Cox distorted plans for a good behavior plan for prison inmates, while Newsom’s claim the recall election could cost “hundreds of millions of dollars” is on the right track.

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No, California Gov. Newsom Did Not ‘Just Let 76,000 Inmates Out Of Jail,’ As Recall Candidate John Cox Falsely Claimed

May 6, 2021 | Chris Nichols

California expanded a good behavior credit program that will make thousands of inmates eligible for somewhat shorter sentences, but a state prisons spokesperson said no releases are expected for months or years.

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