Sam Mauhay-Moore

Trending News Reporter Sam Mauhay-Moore Sam Mauhay-Moore is a trending news reporter for SFGATE. He grew up in Long Beach and studied journalism and ethnic studies at San Francisco State. He lives in Oakland with his pitbull Bruno. You can email him at sam.moore@sfgate.com. Stories By Sam Mauhay-Moore Bay Area & State May 11, 2024 UC Berkeley graduation halted as hundreds join pro-Palestine protest Speeches were paused as hundreds of protesters took over a section of Memorial Stadium. Sam Mauhay-Moore Bay Area & State May 7, 2024 California city sells downtown building for only $1 A recent appraisal of the long-vacant building valued it at $81,000. Sam Mauhay-Moore Bay Area & State May 14, 2024 Bay Area Walmart in Fremont to close due to poor financial performance The company cited poor financial performance as the reason for the closure. Sam Mauhay-Moore

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61%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Sam Mauhay-Moore appears to have a slight left-leaning bias in his reporting, as evidenced by the focus on protests and social justice issues such as the pro-Palestine protest at UC Berkeley and the coverage of Laurene Powell Jobs' philanthropic efforts.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • In the SFAI purchase article, there is a mention of Laurene Powell Jobs' involvement in the nonprofit organization that purchased the campus and her foundation's support for arts initiatives.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the SFAI purchase article, there is a mention of an initial endowment provided by Laurene Powell Jobs to help fund the purchase.
  • In the UC Berkeley graduation article, there are mentions of delays and interruptions to the event due to the protest, as well as statements from university officials regarding their view on the situation.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In the SFAI purchase article, there is a mention of an initial endowment provided by Laurene Powell Jobs to help fund the purchase.
  • In the UC Berkeley graduation article, there are quotes from students participating in the protest that could be seen as inflammatory or misleading.

Recent Articles

UC Berkeley Graduation Disrupted by Pro-Palestine Protests: Hundreds Interrupt Ceremonies with Chants and Signs

UC Berkeley Graduation Disrupted by Pro-Palestine Protests: Hundreds Interrupt Ceremonies with Chants and Signs

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Pro-Palestine protests disrupted the University of California, Berkeley's graduation ceremonies on May 11, 2024. Hundreds of students chanted and took over a section of California Memorial Stadium, interrupting speeches and ignoring rules against displays of signs. UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ described the protests as 'civil disobedience' but warned against interruptions. The University opposes divestment from Israel due to academic freedom concerns. Protesters argued they were standing up for their beliefs, while others felt frustrated about the disruption.
Laurene Powell Jobs Acquires San Francisco Art Institute for $30 Million, Including Diego Rivera Mural Valued at $50 Million

Laurene Powell Jobs Acquires San Francisco Art Institute for $30 Million, Including Diego Rivera Mural Valued at $50 Million

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Laurene Powell Jobs, a philanthropist, purchased the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) for $30 million. The purchase includes the 1931 Diego Rivera mural valued at $50 million and will remain on display.