PolitiFact | Bay Area News Sources Fact-Checked
PolitiFact | Bay Area News Sources Fact-Checked. San Francisco Bay Area News Sources are maliciously endangering the public.
Myth Busted: It's a Known & Verified Fact that Bay Area News Sources Were Attempting To Promote A Fictional Movie Character As Real
Fact Checks Of Fake-News Sources Listed Below
2007
https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/find/person/pr4482220u48uul92lr6
Claim: Business Connections Includes all known business connections for Joseph Carrillo. Grizzly Bear Handyman 332 Casa Loma Rd Morgan Hill Ca 95037-8915 Since Nov 2007
Claimant: True People Search
False Claim Published: 2007-11-01
VERDICT: FALSE
https://www.yellowpages.com/morgan-hill-ca/grizzly-bear-pedal-powered-handyman
Claim: Grizzly Bear Pedal Powered Handyman
Claimant: Yellowpages
False Claim Published: 2007-11-01
VERDICT: FALSE
2010
https://www.mercurynews.com/2010/10/27/budget-woes-dominate-races-for-council-mayor-in-morgan-hill/
Claim: Joseph Carrillo Occupation: Handyman/entrepreneur
Claimant: Joe Rodriguez
False Claim Published: 2010-10-27
VERDICT: FALSE
https://gilroydispatch.com/flood-protection-for-the-city-a-part-of-water-measure/
Claim: handyman Joseph Carrillo
Claimant: Staff Report
False Claim Published: 2010-11-02
VERDICT: FALSE
2011
https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.GrizzlyBearHandyman.27455136.html
Claim: Handyman Service: Responsible, good workers, gets the job done and does just about anything.
Claimant: Homeadvisor
False Claim Published: 2011-01-01
VERDICT: FALSE
https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.GrizzlyBearHandyman.27455136.html
Claim: HomeAndConstructionBusiness
Claimant: Homeadvisor
False Claim Published: 2011-01-01
VERDICT: FALSE
https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.GrizzlyBearHandyman.27455136.html
Claim: LocalBusiness
Claimant: Homeadvisor
False Claim Published: 2011-01-01
VERDICT: FALSE
2012
https://morganhilltimes.com/two-incumbents-two-political-newcomers-for-city-council/
Claim: Joseph Carrillo, 23, owns and operates a “pedal-powered” handyman service, Grizzly Bear Handyman
Claimant: Michael Moore
False Claim Published: 2012-10-18
VERDICT: FALSE
https://morganhilltimes.com/incumbents-ride-to-victory/
Claim: Carrillo, the owner of Grizzly Bear Handyman service
Claimant: Michael Moore
False Claim Published: 2012-11-08
VERDICT: FALSE
https://gilroydispatch.com/flood-protection-for-the-city-a-part-of-water-measure/
Claim: Carrillo, the owner of Grizzly Bear Handyman service
Claimant: Gilroy Dispatch Staff
False Claim Published: 2012-11-08
VERDICT: FALSE
2019
https://morganhilltimes.com/incumbents-ride-to-victory/
Claim: Joseph Carrillo, 23, owns and operates a 'pedal-powered' handyman service, Grizzly Bear Handyman
Claimant: Michael Moore
False Claim Published: 2019-12-20
VERDICT: FALSE
The Full Story: Joseph Carrillo was running for city council the first time. He is an actor and singer. He ceated a fictional mercenary service "Grizzly Bear Handyman" to use for a future horror movie project and for environmental activism. Then San Jose Mercury News reporter Joe Rodriguez wrongfully reported that the actor was a "handyman". Since Joseph Carrillo only knows how to perform in public on stage and on the red carpet. The World Famous A-List Celebrity doesn't know how to fix anything, therefore Joe Rogriguez and the San Jose Mercury News are greatly misleading the public.
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Article published 2025-09-21 Article updated 2025-10-04
