Eli Wolfe

Eli Wolfe is an investigative journalist based in Oakland, California. His reporting focuses on city politics and government corruption. He has covered various controversies involving local politicians and city officials, including investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement and ethical violations.

Biography:  https://oaklandside.org/author/eli-wolfe/

66%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author has shown bias towards reporting on investigations and controversies involving politicians and city officials in Oakland.
  • The language used in some articles implies a critical stance towards certain individuals or organizations.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, no clear evidence of financial or personal conflicts was presented.
  • In one article, there was an implied conflict of interest when reporting on investigations involving city officials and their relationships with various organizations.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Another article stated that FBI raids targeted the mayor's residence and those of a recycling contractor, while later reports clarified that the searches were not specifically for the mayor.
  • In one article, the author reported that In-N-Out Burger closed a profitable restaurant due to crime issues but failed to provide evidence or statistics.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In one instance, an article failed to provide evidence for a claim made in the title.
  • Some articles contained misleading titles or lacked sufficient context to accurately represent the content.

Recent Articles

FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home in Ongoing Corruption Investigation of California Waste Solutions and Duong Family

FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home in Ongoing Corruption Investigation of California Waste Solutions and Duong Family

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 FBI investigates Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Duong family of California Waste Solutions for public corruption and money laundering. Agents raided Thao's home, focusing on campaign finance violations and straw donor schemes involving city councilmembers. The Duongs, who have close political ties, are under scrutiny for their billion-dollar recycling contract with Oakland.
Two DA Recalls in 2024: Community Safety Concerns Over Price in Alameda County and Garza in Travis

Two DA Recalls in 2024: Community Safety Concerns Over Price in Alameda County and Garza in Travis

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Two District Attorneys, Pamela Price in Alameda County, California, and Jose Garza in Travis County, Texas, face recall elections in November 2024 due to concerns over their progressive policies. Critics argue these policies jeopardize community safety. In Alameda County, Price's reform-minded platform led to an increase in crime since her election; opponents gathered enough signatures for a recall but face opposition regarding the timing of the election. In Travis County, Garza, backed by George Soros during his campaign, has been criticized for denying victim impact statements. Crime victims and families lead the charge against both DAs to restore accountability.
Governor Gavin Newsom Sends More Prosecutors and CHP Officers to Combat Crime in Oakland, California

Governor Gavin Newsom Sends More Prosecutors and CHP Officers to Combat Crime in Oakland, California

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will send more prosecutors and CHP officers to Oakland, CA to combat the surge in violent and property crimes over the past year.
In-N-Out Burger Shuts Down Oakland Location Due to Crime Issues

In-N-Out Burger Shuts Down Oakland Location Due to Crime Issues

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 In-N-Out Burger, a popular fast food chain based in California, has announced the closure of its only restaurant in Oakland due to ongoing issues with crime. The company's chief operating officer Denny Warnick stated that the frequency and severity of crimes being encountered by customers and associates leave them no alternative but to shut down the location on March 24th, 2024.