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Unpacking Claim That 75% of Farm Workers Didn't Go to Work Due to Immigration Raids in CA City

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 28, 2025

The United Farm Workers union said claims of 75% absences in Bakersfield were "not accurate" but ...

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Newsom Cut Some Fire Prevention Funding Before 2025 LA Wildfires, But It's Complicated

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 22, 2025

Reduction to an extra sum for fire resilience drew outrage while the general fund for fire preve ...

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No, Billionaire Couple Does Not 'Own Most of California's Water'

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Jan. 15, 2025

The rumor spread as fires ravaged the Los Angeles area in January 2025.

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A firefighter's back is towards the camera as they look at a fire in front of them.

The Rumors We've Fact-Checked About LA Wildfires So Far

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jan. 15, 2025

At the time of this writing, 25 people have died from the massive blazes.

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Trump Says Newsom's 'Refusal' To Sign 'Water Restoration Declaration' Led to Shortage in LA Fires

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 13, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office denied such a document ever existed and labeled Trump's cl ...

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No, California Didn't Turn Away Fire Trucks From Oregon Over Smog Certification

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 13, 2025

Fires in Los Angeles in January 2025 forced more than 150,000 people to evacuate.

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Yes, Some LA Fire Hydrants Ran Out of Water. That's Not the Whole Story, Though

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 9, 2025

Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisad ...

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Beware of Fake Visuals Showing LA Wildfires Engulfing Hollywood Sign

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 9, 2025

A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wi ...

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What We Know About This Police 'Side Car Jail'

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 30, 2024

A 1924 document describes the contraption as a "new and drastic method of handling 'tag tearing' ...

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Amid Claims of Election Interference, California Says Order of Candidates on Ballot Is Randomized

Written by: Jack Izzo

Nov. 1, 2024

Early voters complained on social media that Republican presidential candidates were not listed ...

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Harris Once Said Authorities Could Go Into Houses To Ensure Guns Are Stored Safely?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Oct. 28, 2024

"I dare them to walk into my home!!" a commenter said.

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San Francisco Erected Street Sign Reading 'Stolen Goods Must Remain Under $950'?

Written by: Nick Hardinges

Oct. 15, 2024

Social media users believed the city put up a street sign outside a Louis Vuitton store telling ...

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Only Civilian Plane Allowed to Fly on 9/11 Delivered Snake Bite Antivenom?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Sept. 22, 2024

A man in Florida was said to have been bitten by the lethally venomous taipan snake.

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Disneyland Uses Feral Cats to Control Rodent Population?

Written by: Nikki Dobrin

Aug. 18, 2024

These cats have reportedly been part of Disneyland since the 1950s, when they were supposedly di ...

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Real Grading Scale Used in California Public Schools?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Aug. 7, 2024

We found the original graphic on an episode of "Dr. Phil," but without some of the necessary con ...

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An online article claimed McDonald's was reportedly leaving California due to the minimum wage hike to 20 dollars an hour enacted by a new law in the state.

McDonald's Is Considering Leaving California Due to State's Minimum Wage Increase?

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 12, 2024

An online article claimed, "McDonald's is reportedly considering a drastic measure – exiting the ...

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California Named After Fictional Isle of Black Women Who Kept Griffins as Pets?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

May 6, 2024

California's queen was named Calafia, according to some claims.

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Real 'Public School Grading Scale' Used in California?

Written by: Jack Izzo

April 11, 2024

The graphic appeared on an episode of "Dr. Phil," but without necessary context about how grades ...

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Gas Prices in LA Hit $7.59 a Gallon in Early April 2024?

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 3, 2024

A picture of a Chevron gas station sign with high prices prompted discussion on social media. Sn ...

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Disneyland Is Dealing with a Squatter Crisis?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 28, 2024

More than 100 squatters are legally occupying the theme park, a viral video claimed. Consider th ...

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