PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plans On Homelessness And His Legal AuthorityJune 24, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Sasha HupkaA TV ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election claims the governor is “getting 65,000 homeless Californians into housing.” PolitiFact California found that’s a long-term goal, not something Newsom has accomplished. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaYes, Gov. Gavin Newsom Has the Authority to Continue California’s State of Emergency, Legal Experts SayJune 22, 2021 | Sasha HupkaA Facebook video stated on June 7, 2021: Gov. Gavin Newsom has “no power or authority” to extend the state of emergency in California because it expired “automatically” on May 6, 2020.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s EmailsJune 11, 2021 | Chris NicholsNews outlets published some of Fauci’s emails after the federal government released them through a Freedom of Information Act request. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaKamala Harris Gets It Mostly Right On Claim One-Third Of Small Businesses Shut Down During PandemicJune 7, 2021 | Chris NicholsA survey by the Small Business Roundtable and data tracked by Harvard University support Harris’ statement.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Claim On Small Business ClosuresJune 3, 2021 | Chris NicholsHarris said one-third of all small businesses have closed during the pandemic. A Harvard University economic tracker and related surveys support her claim. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Gov. Newsom’s Claim That California Has A $75 Billion SurplusJune 2, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office estimated the state's surplus is only $38 billion, noting it used a different definition than the governor.