Gustavo Arellano

Gustavo Arellano is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, covering Southern California everything and a bunch of the West and beyond. He previously worked at OC Weekly, where he was an investigative reporter for 15 years and editor for six, wrote a column called ¡Ask a Mexican! and is the author of “Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America.” He’s the child of two Mexican immigrants, one of whom came to this country in the trunk of a Chevy.

72%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The article uses a biased tone to portray the taggers as vandals rather than artists.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest as he works for the Los Angeles Times, which may have editorial bias against graffiti.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that the graffiti is both vandalism and street art at the same time.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive by omitting important information about how the taggers are gaining positive attention and recognition from around the world.

Recent Articles

Graffiti on Abandoned High-Rise Buildings in Los Angeles Pose Safety Risks and Nuisance to Area

Graffiti on Abandoned High-Rise Buildings in Los Angeles Pose Safety Risks and Nuisance to Area

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Los Angeles faces a growing problem with graffiti on abandoned high-rise buildings, including the Oceanwide Plaza. The unfinished building features dozens of floors marked with graffiti and two men were arrested for spray-painting. Advocates say it's a nuisance and poses safety risks. The police department is working to secure the site and put additional security measures in place.