Sources & Methodology

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Sources & Methodology

How CaliBrief uses public records, agency information, statistics and source attribution.
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Primary Sources

California agencies, local government, federal agencies and original datasets come first.

Dates & Scope

Statistics should identify reporting period and geographic scope.

Secondary Sources

Reputable reporting may add context, but primary documents are preferred.

Readers should see where information comes from.

For statistics, regulations, recalls and safety information, CaliBrief aims to link directly to relevant sources and explain the data period and scope.

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