January 13, 2021 | Chris Nichols
For more than a century, the state constitution has allowed California voters to use the recall process to try to remove local and state officials, for any reason, midway through their terms in office.
January 6, 2021 | Chris Nichols
A video flagged by Facebook users claimed there are “absolutely no patients” at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles despite recent media reports that it was inundated with patients following the coronavirus surge.
December 16, 2020
Some GOP lawmakers in California claim “government imposed lockdowns” do not reduce cases or stop spikes of COVID-19.
November 12, 2020
States must finalize their results by Dec. 8 if they want to be assured of a smooth electoral college vote. The electors meet in each state on Dec. 14, and their votes are counted on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. The president is sworn in on Jan. 20.
November 5, 2020
Unfounded claims on social media allege ballots appeared out of nowhere in Midwestern states while others falsely said voters in Arizona were forced to fill out ballots with Sharpie pens that would invalidate their votes.
October 5, 2020 | Chris Nichols
False claims continue to spread about mail-in voting, voting twice, ballots being sent to dead voters and more. PolitiFact California debunks some of the most prominent examples and demystifies confusing election issues.
October 2, 2020 | Chris Nichols
President Trump this week called on his supporters to monitor voting locations during the election. PolitiFact California explains the ground rules for observing and electioneering near polling sites.
September 24, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Misinformation is continuing to spread on social media about the West Coast wildfires. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols sets the record straight in this week's “Can You Handle The Truth?” segment.
September 17, 2020 | Chris Nichols | Steve Milne
Every Thursday CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols discussed his latest fact checks and reporting on misinformation. This week we look at a confusing Postal Service postcard, wildfires and President Trump’s visit to California.
September 14, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Scientists expect a warmer climate and greater fire risk in California, saying there is zero evidence of a cooling trend on the horizon.
