By Manola SecairaDavid Soohoo is, first and foremost, a chef. Over the course of decades, he’s owned and run a variety of Sacramento restaurants, like Bamboo and Ming Palace. One lesson he’s learned: It takes more than skillful cooking to succ

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

Oct 15th, 2021

By Chris NicholsThe overwhelming evidence, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, both for adults and children 12 and up. Also, the FDA is expected to authorize a COVI

Can California School Districts Independently Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Students?

Sep 30th, 2021

By Sasha HupkaIf Your Time Is Short:In recent weeks, several California school districts have announced that students over the age of 12 will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to attend school in person.Some districts, such as t

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

Sep 23rd, 2021

By Chris NicholsUpdated at 10:54 a.m. on September 24, 2021Reports about vaccinated Americans catching COVID-19 are energizing vaccine skeptics and leading to more misinformation about efficacy and breakthrough cases.CapRadio’s PolitiFact Ca

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

Jul 15th, 2021

By Steven RascónFalse information about COVID-19 vaccines continues to spread on social media, and comes as cases are on the rise across the United States.CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols and contributor Steven Rascon f

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

Jul 9th, 2021

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.CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols breaks down the extent to which false cla

Can Californians Charge Electric Cars During Summer Heat?

Jul 3rd, 2021

By Sasha HupkaIf your time is short:The California Independent System Operator, which oversees the operations of the state’s power grid, issued a Flex Alert last week amid the first heat wave of the summer.The alert asked Californians to co

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plans On Homelessness And His Legal Authority

Jun 24th, 2021

By Sasha HupkaA TV ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election claims the governor is “getting 65,000 homeless Californians into housing.” CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols fact-checked that claim in this week’

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s Emails

Jun 11th, 2021

By Chris NicholsSome emails that Dr. Anthony Fauci sent during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic have been released, leading to a new round of misleading posts on social media.PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols joins CapR

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Claim On Small Business Closures

Jun 3rd, 2021

By Chris NicholsVice President and former California Senator Kamala Harris recently claimed one-third of all small businesses have closed during the pandemic. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols fact-checked that and other

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media

May 14th, 2021

By Randol WhiteMisinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine continues to spread on social media, with widely-shared and misleading posts saying it’s ineffective or even harmful. CapRadio’s PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols spoke with a

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