Amy Graff

Amy Graff is a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle, where she covers weather and environmental news in the Bay Area. She has been with the publication since 2018 and has previously worked at other newspapers in California. Her reporting focuses on helping readers understand and prepare for severe weather events, as well as exploring issues related to climate change and its impact on local communities.

Biography:  https://www.sfgate.com/author/amy-graff/

67%

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:
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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

86%

Examples:

  • California has seen surges in 2010, 2014 and to a lesser degree in 2018 and 2019 due to cyclical peaks of whooping cough every three to five years
  • Dr Matt Willis states that the main concern is that unvaccinated infants can die from pertussis

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Cindy Palmer's qualifications as an expert in meteorology are not disclosed in the article.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The first rains are expected to be light and reach the North Bay late Tuesday night.
  • The title suggests there will be three storms hitting the Bay Area but only two are mentioned in the body of the article.

Deceptions

61%

Examples:

  • A bomb cyclone is defined by a drop in pressure of at least 24 millibars within 24 hours when it 'bombs out'. However, this definition is incorrect and does not accurately describe what constitutes a bomb cyclone according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
  • The title claims that a bomb cyclone hit the Bay Area on Sunday when it actually occurred on February 4th, 2024.

Recent Articles

Massive Park Fire in Northern California: Seventh-Largest in State History, Destroys Structures and Forces Evacuations

Massive Park Fire in Northern California: Seventh-Largest in State History, Destroys Structures and Forces Evacuations

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 The Park Fire, ignited by arson in Northern California since July 24, has grown to become the seventh-largest wildfire in California's history, consuming over 350,000 acres. Unprecedented heat waves and strong winds have caused grasses, brush, and trees to dry out and fuel the fire's rapid spread. The extreme conditions have led to destructive fires across the western United States and Canada, forcing thousands of evacuations.
Understanding Whooping Cough: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Understanding Whooping Cough: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024 Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It's characterized by prolonged bouts of coughing and a distinctive whooping sound when inhaling. Symptoms are similar to a common cold but can include fatigue, runny nose, sore throat or sneezing.
Storm System Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Threat to West Coast

Storm System Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Threat to West Coast

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 A storm system is hitting the West Coast, bringing heavy rain to northern California and additional snowfall totals through this evening in Oregon and Idaho. The flood threat remains high as energy from the storm moves into Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. In San Francisco Bay Area, three separate storms are forecast to bring an extended wet period that is expected to run through President's Day weekend with rainfall ranging from 4 inches in San Francisco to 6 inches in Santa Rosa.
Bomb Cyclone Causes Damage in Bay Area, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power and Closes Schools on Central Coast

Bomb Cyclone Causes Damage in Bay Area, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power and Closes Schools on Central Coast

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 A bomb cyclone hit the Bay Area on February 4th, causing significant damage to infrastructure in Santa Cruz County and knocking over trees and power poles. Power outages affected hundreds of thousands of customers in Northern California including 50k PG&E customers still without power. Schools were also closed due to storm damage.
California Prepares for Two Atmospheric River Storms, Pineapple Express Bringing Rain and Wind to Northern California First

California Prepares for Two Atmospheric River Storms, Pineapple Express Bringing Rain and Wind to Northern California First

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 California is preparing for two atmospheric river storms, also known as a Pineapple Express. The first storm has already hit the coast and will bring rainfall and winds to Northern California today before moving south tomorrow.