Senate hopeful Tafoya's claim on California homelessness debunked

Michele Tafoya, a former sideline reporter and candidate for the U.S. Senate, claimed on Thursday that 30% of Californians are homeless. Fact‑checkers quickly found the figure to be inaccurate, citing official state data that shows a much lower percentage.

The claim drew criticism from both political opponents and the public, highlighting the importance of accurate statistics in public discourse.