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PolitiFact California

No, Efforts To Recall California Gov. Newsom Are Not ‘A Coup’

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.

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PolitiFact California

Yes, L.A. Hospitals Were Packed With COVID-19 Patients, Contrary To Viral Video’s Claims

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.

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PolitiFact California

Yes, Government Shutdowns Help Slow COVID-19 When Combined With Additional Measures, Experts Say

December 16, 2020

Some GOP lawmakers in California claim “government imposed lockdowns” do not reduce cases or stop spikes of COVID-19.

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The Media Have Called The Presidential Race For Joe Biden. Here's What's Next

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.

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PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth? PolitiFact California Fact Checks Election Misinformation

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.

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PolitiFact California

There’s A Lot Of Misinformation About California’s General Election. Here Are The Facts.

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.

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PolitiFact California

What’s Allowed And What’s Not At Voting Sites In California

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.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California Fact Checks Wildfire Misinformation

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.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: PolitiFact California On Trump's California Visit, And A Postcard Confusing Voters

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.

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PolitiFact California

Climate Scientists Reject Trump’s Prediction “It’ll Start Getting Cooler” In 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.

 

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