Alex Baker

Alex Baker is a news reporter at KRON4 News in San Francisco Bay Area, covering a variety of topics including weather events, political news, and local restaurant stories. With an emphasis on timely and relevant information, Alex's reporting focuses on the impact of these topics on the community. Prior to joining KRON4 News, Alex worked as a freelance journalist for several online publications.

Biography:  https://www.kron4.com/author/alex-baker/

99%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Alex Baker appears to present information without a clear slant or preference in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in Alex Baker's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the North Bay interior, Santa Cruz mountains, Marin and Sonoma coastal ranges, and East Bay hills until 5 a.m. Friday morning.
  • Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of communications, Francis Zamora, has resigned from his position.
  • San Francisco temperatures could hit mid 90s despite an excessive heat warning and heat advisory being extended through Wednesday night.
  • The mayor suggested during the press conference that the raid was part of a coordinated effort involving 'right-wing forces', the media, and organizers of a recall effort against her.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were identified in Alex Baker's articles.

Recent Articles

California's Historic Heatwave: Dangerous Temperatures and High Fire Risk Leave Communities Bracing for Potentially Deadly Consequences

California's Historic Heatwave: Dangerous Temperatures and High Fire Risk Leave Communities Bracing for Potentially Deadly Consequences

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 A dangerous heat wave and high fire risk hit California, with temperatures reaching up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service issued warnings and advisories for much of the state, advising residents to take precautions against extreme heat and potential fires. Several fires have already erupted across the region due to the heatwave, and power shut-offs have been implemented in several California counties. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, use air conditioning or visit cooling centers, and never leave kids or pets in the car as a precaution against heat-related illnesses.
FBI Raids Oakland Homes of Duong Family and Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Campaign Contribution Laundering Allegations

FBI Raids Oakland Homes of Duong Family and Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Campaign Contribution Laundering Allegations

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and two residents, David Duong and his son Andy Duong, are under investigation for a campaign contribution laundering scheme involving California Waste Solutions. The FBI raided their homes last week without notice. Andy Duong is accused of using intermediaries instead of disclosing CWS as the true source of contributions. Several city officials, including Thao, have allegedly received laundered funds totaling thousands of dollars since 2018.
Mandalay, Vietnam Restaurant and More: The 2024 James Beard Foundation America's Classics Award Winners

Mandalay, Vietnam Restaurant and More: The 2024 James Beard Foundation America's Classics Award Winners

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 The James Beard Foundation has announced the winners of its 2024 America's Classics Award, including Mandalay in San Francisco, Vietnam Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge in New York City, Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, Wade's Restaurant in St. Louis and The Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge.