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.
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.
PolitiFact CaliforniaCan You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 VaccinationMay 27, 2021 | Chris NicholsLegal experts say businesses may need to make accommodations in some cases but are not barred from requiring proof of vaccination before entry.
PolitiFact CaliforniaNo, It Is Not Illegal For Businesses To Require Proof Of VaccinationMay 25, 2021 | Sasha HupkaAn Instagram post stated on May 18, 2021: “Businesses cannot legally ask for proof of vaccination and cannot deny entry based on vaccination status.”
PolitiFact CaliforniaDemonstrators In Orange County Are Wrong: Children Are Not At Risk Of Lung Diseases From Wearing Face MasksMay 20, 2021 | Steven RascónAnti-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.
