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The Science Does Say Young People Should Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine, Contrary To Larry Elder’s False Claim

September 11, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Numerous leading scientific organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend children, ages 12 and up, should receive the vaccine and wear masks at school to protect their health and slow the pandemic.

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No, California Program Designed To Help Voters With Disabilities Isn’t A ‘Security Concern’ As Recall Candidate Larry Elder Suggested

September 2, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Elder promoted a claim without evidence that the program has sparked security concerns because it allows people to download a ballot. Election and disability rights experts rejected that claim.

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PolitiFact California Guide To Misinformation About The Newsom Recall Election

August 16, 2021 | Chris Nichols

There’s plenty of misinformation and confusion about how the California recall process works. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California debunks falsehoods and demystifies the process in our guide to misinformation about the recall election.

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

July 24, 2021 | Chris Nichols

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

July 8, 2021 | Steven Rascón

Misleading posts on Facebook and Twitter say minors in San Francisco are consenting to COVID-19 vaccines without their parent’s permission.

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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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