Edgar Sandoval,
Edgar Sandoval is a reporter for The New York Times, covering Texas with a focus on border issues and immigration. He is based in San Antonio and has previously worked for several newspapers across the United States. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Mexico, Sandoval attended high school and college in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He is committed to upholding journalistic ethics as outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/edgar-sandoval
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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
95%
Examples:
- Edgar Sandoval appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear personal biases.
- However, his focus on issues affecting the Hispanic American population and border policies may indicate a slight leaning towards covering topics related to immigration and social issues.
Conflicts of Interest
90%
Examples:
- In article 3, there is a potential conflict of interest as the author reports on a situation involving the police chief who was indicted in the Uvalde shooting response. The author had previously covered issues related to police actions and border policies.
- In article 5, there is a possible conflict of interest as the author reports on a legal settlement involving victims' families from a school shooting. The author had previously covered other incidents involving gun violence and school safety.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- In article 1 and 2, contradictions were found regarding the impact of Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The author reported conflicting information about the storm's landfall, its category, and the number of fatalities caused by falling trees.
- In article 5, there is a contradiction regarding Pete Arredondo's actions during the Uvalde shooting response. The author states that Arredondo failed to identify the incident as an active shooter situation and chose to negotiate with the gunman instead of engaging in the shooting response, but also mentions that he was terminated for not following active-shooter incident training.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- In article 6, deceptive practices were found regarding the California Highway 1 collapse. The title of the article implied that all 2000 motorists were stranded when only about 40% of them were actually affected by the collapse.
- In article 7, there is a potential fallacy as the author reports on a collection of news stories about immigrants in Pennsylvania that was reprinted in a book. This may give the impression that the author's work has been endorsed or validated by an external source.
Recent Articles
Hurricane Beryl: A Powerful Storm Brings Destruction to Texas and the Caribbean
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Tropical Storm Beryl, a Category 1 hurricane with destructive winds over 80 mph and heavy rain, made landfall near Matagorda, Texas on July 8, 2024. At least two people were killed due to falling trees and widespread damage left over 2 million people without power. The storm had previously caused destruction in the Caribbean with at least 11 fatalities and infrastructure damage. Officials issued disaster declarations and deployed emergency responders as Beryl weakened into a tropical storm, still capable of widespread damage. 
Tropical Storm Beryl Heading Towards Texas: Prepare for Hurricane Conditions and Heavy Rainfall
Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024Tropical Storm Beryl, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean on June 29 and broke records, is heading towards the Texas coast as a hurricane. Expected to make landfall near Matagorda as a Category 1 storm, it brings potential danger from storm surge and hurricane-force winds. The Hurricane Center advises preparation for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, power outages, and possible Category 2 conditions in Texas and extending to Ohio and Michigan. Climate change has increased the frequency of major hurricanes; residents should stay informed. 
Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Indicted on Ten Counts of Abandoning and Endangering Children Following Robb Elementary Shooting
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo indicted on 10 counts of abandoning, endangering children for inaction during Robb Elementary shooting. Delayed care for survivors, first criminal charges from massacre that killed 21. 
New Biden Policy Limits Asylum Seeking at US-Mexico Border Amid Surge in Migrant Encounters
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024President Biden's executive order limits asylum for migrants crossing the US-Mexico border illegally when daily encounters exceed 2,500. The policy comes amidst a surge in migration driven by economic recovery and climate change, with daily average illegal crossings exceeding 2,500 since 2019. Critics argue it goes against American values while supporters claim it's necessary to manage the border crisis. 
Uvalde School Shooting: Families Reach $2 Million Settlement, File Lawsuits Against Multiple Entities
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Uvalde school shooting families reach $2 million settlement with city, file lawsuits against officers and entities. Delayed response from over 370 officers led to criticism and allegations of abandoning duty, resulting in additional training and mental health services for community. 
California Highway 1 Collapses During Easter Weekend Storm Near Monterey, Disrupting Travel for Several Days
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024A section of California's Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles south of Monterey. The collapse sent chunks of asphalt tumbling into the ocean from the southbound side and forced closures in both directions. Engineers are assessing the damage, but travel is expected to be disrupted for several days while crews work on repairs.