PolitiFact CaliforniaCalifornia Recall Candidate Kevin Faulconer Wants To Tackle Homelessness. What Did He Do As San Diego’s Mayor?July 24, 2021 | Chris NicholsFaulconer says he did not allow tent encampments and achieved a “double digit” reduction in homelessness. Experts say his claims are overstated and incomplete.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, California Does Not Have A Personal Belief Exemption For COVID-19 Vaccines For KidsJuly 24, 2021 | Sasha HupkaInstagram posts stated on June 21, 2021: “California has a personal belief exemption to any new vaccine added to the schedule after June 2015 for public and private daycare, preschool and K-12.”
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, UC San Francisco Is Not ‘Harvesting’ The Genitalia Of ‘Murdered Babies’July 17, 2021Facebook posts stated on July 6, 2021: “Newly obtained emails show UCSF harvesting the clitorises, testicles and penises of murdered babies.”
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth?: False Information On COVID-19 Vaccines Spreads As Cases Rise Across United StatesJuly 15, 2021 | Steven Rascón | Chris NicholsOne popular Instagram post cherry-picked data from a scientific study to falsely claim COVID-19 vaccines lead to high rates of miscarriages. Early results have not found an increased risk of miscarriage tied to the vaccine. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth?: How Misinformation Fueled The January 6 Capitol InsurrectionJuly 9, 2021 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact examined the court filings of 430 defendants arrested on charges tied to the riot. It found many individuals were driven by the lie that November’s election was stolen. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact CaliforniaPopular Facebook Post Distorts San Francisco Policy On Minors Getting COVID-19 VaccineJuly 8, 2021 | Steven RascónMisleading posts on Facebook and Twitter say minors in San Francisco are consenting to COVID-19 vaccines without their parent’s permission.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat?July 3, 2021 | Sasha HupkaFacebook posts stated on June 18, 2021: “California literally just told everyone to not charge their electric cars due to power shortage.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
