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What’s going on with California’s mask rules for schools?

February 15, 2022 | Sasha Hupka

State officials announced Monday that they will reassess school mask rules on Feb. 28. Schools and experts are divided on whether the masks should come off now.

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Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking claims about children and COVID-19 vaccinations

November 4, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol White

Misinformation continues to spread about whether children can get sick from COVID-19 (they can) and whether vaccines will harm them (health officials say the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective).

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Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases

September 23, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Breakthrough cases are rare but are fueling misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines, which are safe and effective at preventing the disease.

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How Quickly Will Results Come In For California Recall Election?

September 13, 2021 | Chris Nichols

The first batch of results should be released shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, but that won’t tell the full story.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: False Information On COVID-19 Vaccines Spreads As Cases Rise Across United States

July 15, 2021 | Steven Rascón | Chris Nichols

One 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.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: How Misinformation Fueled The January 6 Capitol Insurrection

July 9, 2021 | Chris Nichols

PolitiFact 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.

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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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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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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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