Amy Larson

Amy Larson is a Digital Reporter for KRONon, the first 24/7 local news app in the Bay Area. She has over 16 years of experience as a journalist and has covered various topics such as crime, court cases, ocean-related issues, and Silicon Valley fraud trials. She holds a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City and previously worked as a web news editor at Newsday on Long Island. She also spent some time working for KSBW Action News 8 on the Central Coast of California before returning to her home state. In her free time, Amy enjoys surfing and hiking.

Biography: https://www.kron4.com/author/amy-larson/

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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

85%

Examples:

The author shows a bias against fast food workers by implying that they are not as valuable or important as other types of workers.
The author uses sensationalism to exaggerate the impact of the $20 hour minimum wage law on the industry and workers.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

The article does not reveal any clear conflicts of interest that the author may have.
The police department's statement is incomplete and lacks context or explanation for why they are blasting the governor.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

The article contains several contradictions about who is affected by the new law and how it will be implemented.
The author uses vague language to describe the cause of death for some victims without providing any evidence or details.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

The article contains several deceptions by omitting important information, using biased language, and exaggerating the impact of certain events.
The author does not provide any sources or evidence for their claims about increased prosecution and its effects on the Public Defender's Office.