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PolitiFact California

Live Fact-Checking Night 2 Of The Detroit Democratic Presidential Debate

July 31, 2019

PolitiFact California is live fact-checking the second Detroit Democratic presidential debate. Follow along here.

Live Analysis And Fact Checks: July Democratic Debate Night 2

July 31, 2019

The second set of 10 candidates is making their case as to why they should be the next president of the United States. Follow NPR's live coverage for real-time fact checks and analysis of their remarks.

Food and Sustainability

'We’re Not Going To Be Able To Survive:' Why Californians Could Bear The Brunt Of Trump Food Stamp Cuts

July 31, 2019

A Trump administration proposal would cut food stamps to 3.1 million Americans. That could hit hard in California, a state where both the cost of living and the minimum wage are on the rise.

State Government

Heterosexual Couples Can Register For Domestic Partnerships Under New California Law

July 31, 2019

(AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Tuesday that gives straight couples an alternative to marriage in California.

Uncovered California

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Qualify For Medi-Cal But Aren’t Signing Up. Why?

July 31, 2019

Paperwork challenges, immigration fears are among the reasons cited for why so many Californians are going without free or low-cost health insurance.

Work Begins On Project To Add Lanes, Improve Traffic On Interstate 5 Through Sacramento

July 30, 2019 | Bob Moffitt

Sections of Interstate 5 between Sacramento and Elk Grove will be under construction for three years, but Caltrans says rush hour traffic will improve noticeably once the project is complete.

Live Analysis And Fact Check: The Democratic Primary Debate, Night 1

July 30, 2019

Ten presidential hopefuls are making their case on CNN Tuesday night. It is the first of two nights in this second round of Democratic primary debates. Follow NPR's real-time coverage.

Frontrunner No More: California Poll Puts Harris On Top And Biden (Way) Down

July 30, 2019

Kamala Harris comes first with 19% of likely Democratic voters. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders come second and third. Biden, the presumed front-runner, comes fourth.

Can California Force Homeless People Into Shelters? Civil Rights Groups Call Plan Legally Questionable.

July 30, 2019 | Chris Nichols

‘Right to shelter’ plan would boost shelter spaces for homeless individuals, but advocacy groups say they’re opposed to forcing people into them against their will.

State Government

New California Law Requires Presidential Candidates To Release Tax Returns

July 30, 2019 | Scott Rodd

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that requires presidential candidates to submit tax returns to qualify for the primary ballots. The law is expected to be challenged in court.