J.K. Dineen

J.K. Dineen is a San Francisco-based reporter who covers real estate, business, and politics for the San Francisco Chronicle. Dineen has been with the Chronicle since 2014 and has previously worked at The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. His reporting focuses on issues related to housing affordability, urban development, and political campaigns in the Bay Area.

Biography:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/j-k-dineen/

87%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author appears to have a slight left-leaning bias in their reporting, as evidenced by the negative portrayal of Aaron Peskin and his housing record.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports on a lawsuit alleging that a luxury home was sold with significant construction defects, which the buyer claims were not disclosed. In another article, the author reports on a deal in which Chobani Yogurt CEO bought Anchor Brewing and its assets without mentioning any contradictions.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • The author uses deceptive practices such as omitting key information and misleading language in some of their articles. For example, they fail to explain why Aaron Peskin sued to stop the redevelopment of Treasure Island and omit positive aspects of his housing record.

Recent Articles

CEO of OpenAI Sues Troon Pacific for $4M Over Undisclosed Construction Defects in $27M San Francisco Mansion

CEO of OpenAI Sues Troon Pacific for $4M Over Undisclosed Construction Defects in $27M San Francisco Mansion

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 In July 2024, Sam Altman sued Troon Pacific for $4 million over undisclosed construction defects in his $27 million San Francisco mansion. The lawsuit alleges misrepresentation and sabotage, with issues including a faulty waterproofing system causing raw sewage and financial losses.
Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya Revives Historic Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco

Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya Revives Historic Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya revives historic Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco, which closed due to financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Ulukaya plans to work with longtime brewery workers and their union, and intends to bring back the beloved brand known for its Anchor Steam beer.
Aaron Peskin Announces Candidacy for San Francisco Mayor, Criticizes London Breed's Policies

Aaron Peskin Announces Candidacy for San Francisco Mayor, Criticizes London Breed's Policies

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Aaron Peskin, a progressive candidate for mayor of San Francisco and president of the Board of Supervisors, announced his candidacy on Saturday. He has been critical of Mayor London Breed's policies.

San Francisco's Lengthy Housing Approval Process Under Scrutiny

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 San Francisco's housing approval process has been criticized for its length and complexity, with some projects taking up to six years to get approved. California officials are pushing for changes to the city's housing approval process, arguing that it is exacerbating the housing crisis.