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Faulconer says he did not allow tent encampments and achieved a “double digit” reduction in homelessness. Experts say his claims are overstated and incomplete.

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No, California Does Not Have A Personal Belief Exemption For COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids

July 24, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

Instagram posts stated on June 21, 2021: “California has a personal belief exemption to any new vaccine added to the schedule after June 2015 for public and private daycare, preschool and K-12.”

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No, UC San Francisco Is Not ‘Harvesting’ The Genitalia Of ‘Murdered Babies’

July 17, 2021

Facebook posts stated on July 6, 2021: “Newly obtained emails show UCSF harvesting the clitorises, testicles and penises of murdered babies.”

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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 Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat?

July 3, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

Facebook posts stated on June 18, 2021: “California literally just told everyone to not charge their electric cars due to power shortage.”

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California Recall Candidate Kevin Faulconer Wants To Tackle Homelessness. What Did He Do As San Diego’s Mayor?

No, California Does Not Have A Personal Belief Exemption For COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids

No, UC San Francisco Is Not ‘Harvesting’ The Genitalia Of ‘Murdered Babies’

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

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

Popular Facebook Post Distorts San Francisco Policy On Minors Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

Can Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat?

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