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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plans On Homelessness And His Legal Authority

June 24, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Sasha Hupka

A 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.

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Yes, Gov. Gavin Newsom Has the Authority to Continue California’s State of Emergency, Legal Experts Say

June 22, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

A 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.

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PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s Emails

June 11, 2021 | Chris Nichols

News outlets published some of Fauci’s emails after the federal government released them through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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Kamala Harris Gets It Mostly Right On Claim One-Third Of Small Businesses Shut Down During Pandemic

June 7, 2021 | Chris Nichols

A survey by the Small Business Roundtable and data tracked by Harvard University support Harris’ statement.

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PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Claim On Small Business Closures

June 3, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Harris said one-third of all small businesses have closed during the pandemic. A Harvard University economic tracker and related surveys support her claim.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Gov. Newsom’s Claim That California Has A $75 Billion Surplus

June 2, 2021 | Chris Nichols

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office estimated the state's surplus is only $38 billion, noting it used a different definition than the governor.

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PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination

May 27, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Legal experts say businesses may need to make accommodations in some cases but are not barred from requiring proof of vaccination before entry.

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PolitiFact California

No, It Is Not Illegal For Businesses To Require Proof Of Vaccination

May 25, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

An Instagram post stated on May 18, 2021: “Businesses cannot legally ask for proof of vaccination and cannot deny entry based on vaccination status.”

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PolitiFact California

Demonstrators In Orange County Are Wrong: Children Are Not At Risk Of Lung Diseases From Wearing Face Masks

May 20, 2021 | Steven Rascón

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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PolitiFact California

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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