That has been shown to have not been true. Our Gubbie often stretches the truth.
Top state officials Thursday clarified that the governor's figures include contract aircraft that had been subsequently requested as well as planes owned by local agencies. As of Monday morning, when local officials say air support was most needed, 35 state and federal planes could fight fires in Southern California – not 90, officials said.
No, it hasn’t been “shown” - that liberal rag is a load of nonsense at best.