Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and children
By Randol White The overwhelming evidence, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and eff...
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PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols discusses his latest fact-checks on Insight with Beth Ruyak. PolitiFact California examines claims by elected officials, candidates, groups and individuals who speak on matters of public importance.
Can California School Districts Independently Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Students?
By Sasha Hupka If Your Time Is Short: In recent weeks, several California school districts have announced that students over the age of 12 will be req...
Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases
By Chris Nichols Updated at 10:54 a.m. on September 24, 2021 Reports about vaccinated Americans catching COVID-19 are energizing vaccine skeptics and ...
Can You Handle The Truth?: False Information On COVID-19 Vaccines Spreads As Cases Rise Across United States
By Steven Rascón False information about COVID-19 vaccines continues to spread on social media, and comes as cases are on the rise across the United S...
Can You Handle The Truth?: How Misinformation Fueled The January 6 Capitol Insurrection
By Chris NicholsMisinformation played a crucial role in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, which took place six months ago this week. Cap...
Can Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat?
By Sasha Hupka If your time is short: The California Independent System Operator, which oversees the operations of the state’s power grid, issued a Fl...
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plans On Homelessness And His Legal Authority
By Sasha HupkaA TV ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election claims the governor is “getting 65,000 homeless Californians into housing.” ...
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s Emails
By Chris Nichols Some emails that Dr. Anthony Fauci sent during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic have been released, leading to a new roun...
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Claim On Small Business Closures
By Chris Nichols Vice President and former California Senator Kamala Harris recently claimed one-third of all small businesses have closed during the ...
Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media
By Randol WhiteMisinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine continues to spread on social media, with widely-shared and misleading posts saying it’s inef...