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Does voting by mail lead to higher turnout in red, blue and purple states? It’s not that simple

Does voting by mail lead to higher turnout in red, blue and purple states? It’s not that simple

By Chris Nichols • May 18, 2020
Explaining National Guard’s Role In California During Coronavirus (It’s Not Enforcing Martial Law)

Explaining National Guard’s Role In California During Coronavirus (It’s Not Enforcing Martial Law)

By Chris Nichols • March 27, 2020
Gov. Newsom Leaves Out Key Context In Claim 56% Of Californians Will Get Infected With Coronavirus

Gov. Newsom Leaves Out Key Context In Claim 56% Of Californians Will Get Infected With Coronavirus

By Chris Nichols • March 20, 2020
The Controversy Over GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Tweet, Explained

The Controversy Over GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Chinese Coronavirus’ Tweet, Explained

By Chris Nichols • March 12, 2020
Separating fact from fiction on the coronavirus

Separating fact from fiction on the coronavirus

By Chris Nichols • February 28, 2020
Housing, Health Care, Homelessness: After A Year, Where Does Gavin Newsom Stand On His Key Promises

Housing, Health Care, Homelessness: After A Year, Where Does Gavin Newsom Stand On His Key Promises

By Chris Nichols • February 18, 2020
There’s A Lot Of Misinformation About California’s March Primary Election. Here Are The Facts.

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

By Chris Nichols • February 11, 2020
Fact or Fiction? A Look At Claims About SB 50, One Of California’s Most Controversial Housing Bills

Fact or Fiction? A Look At Claims About SB 50, One Of California’s Most Controversial Housing Bills

By Chris Nichols • January 21, 2020
One year in, Gov. Gavin Newsom shows bold action, but California’s homelessness crisis deepens

One year in, Gov. Gavin Newsom shows bold action, but California’s homelessness crisis deepens

By Chris Nichols • January 13, 2020
What Do You Want To Know About California Politics? Ask PolitiFact California!

What Do You Want To Know About California Politics? Ask PolitiFact California!

By Chris Nichols • December 10, 2019
‘The California price’: Why it costs so much to build a home in the Golden State

‘The California price’: Why it costs so much to build a home in the Golden State

By Chris Nichols • November 19, 2019
Candidate for California governor employs fake ads to protest Facebook policy

Candidate for California governor employs fake ads to protest Facebook policy

By Chris Nichols • November 5, 2019
Boosters say Sacramento’s MLS stadium will be an economic game-changer. Economists aren’t so sure.

Boosters say Sacramento’s MLS stadium will be an economic game-changer. Economists aren’t so sure.

By Chris Nichols • October 23, 2019
Is Stockton really home to ‘second highest rent increases’ in the nation? There’s no simple answer.

Is Stockton really home to ‘second highest rent increases’ in the nation? There’s no simple answer.

By Chris Nichols • October 10, 2019
Gavin Newsom promised to expand homeless services. What has he done?

Gavin Newsom promised to expand homeless services. What has he done?

By Chris Nichols • October 4, 2019
Kamala Harris claims she ‘took on Big Oil’ as California AG. How far did she go?

Kamala Harris claims she ‘took on Big Oil’ as California AG. How far did she go?

By Chris Nichols • September 11, 2019
Were Tulsi Gabbard’s attacks on Kamala Harris’ record as a California prosecutor on target?

Were Tulsi Gabbard’s attacks on Kamala Harris’ record as a California prosecutor on target?

By Chris Nichols • August 1, 2019
Fact-checking claims on California’s unsheltered homeless population

Fact-checking claims on California’s unsheltered homeless population

By Chris Nichols • July 25, 2019
Who is Tom Steyer? A bio of the Democratic presidential candidate

Who is Tom Steyer? A bio of the Democratic presidential candidate

By Chris Nichols • July 9, 2019
Kamala Harris made forceful claims on civil rights and immigration. Did she get them right?

Kamala Harris made forceful claims on civil rights and immigration. Did she get them right?

By Chris Nichols • June 28, 2019