Diana Leonard

Diana Leonard is a San Diego-based science journalist with a background in Geography from the University of California at Berkeley. Her work focuses on weather and climate in California and the West, often covering wildfire and other hazards for The Washington Post. With her expertise, she provides unique insights into the topics she reports on, such as heatwaves and extreme weather events. Despite potential conflicts of interest due to her academic background, Leonard's reporting is thorough and accessible.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/diana-leonard/

85%

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

90%

Examples:

  • Diana Leonard frequently reports on weather and climate in California and the West, potentially leading to a focus on certain topics or framing of issues related to her expertise.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Diana Leonard has a PhD in Geography from the University of California at Berkeley. This qualification may give her expertise on the subject matter but could also lead to a potential conflict of interest if she does not report objectively.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictory information regarding the extent of temperature increases during the heatwave: 'Temperatures in California’s deserts and valleys may exceed 100 degrees,' while other areas may reach '105 to 115 degrees.'
  • The article states that breaking wave heights of up to 40 feet are possible, but also mentions these are not the highest wave heights seen.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The article about massive waves in California contains several statements that could be interpreted as exaggerating the danger posed by the waves: 'Massive, treacherous waves to hit California coast this week', 'Breaking wave heights of up to 40 feet are possible along the Northern California coastline'.

Recent Articles

Severe Heatwave Hits San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties: Temperatures to Reach 105-115 Degrees Inland by Mid-Week

Severe Heatwave Hits San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties: Temperatures to Reach 105-115 Degrees Inland by Mid-Week

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 A high-pressure system moving in from the west will cause a severe heatwave in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, with temperatures reaching up to 115 degrees in some interior areas by mid-week (Facts 1-3). The hottest days will be Friday and Saturday, potentially exceeding temperatures by ten to twenty degrees above normal (Fact 4). Residents should prepare for excessive heat warnings and watches through the weekend, as well as increased wildfire risk due to low humidity and potential winds (Fact 5).
Massive Waves To Hit California Coast This Week

Massive Waves To Hit California Coast This Week

Broke On: Thursday, 28 December 2023 California coast massive wave event Northern California coastline central and Southern California coasts National Weather Service High Surf Warning coastal areas of the Central Coast 28-33 feet waves evacuation warnings Santa Cruz County Rio Del Mar Esplanade Santa Cruz Wharf Monterey County road closures flood debris wet weather Southern California New Year's Day Rose Parade