Silas Valentino

Silas Valentino is SFGATE's Travel Editor. He was born in Bakersfield and raised in Marin County. He covered the New York City music scene for The Village Voice before returning west to report for the Point Reyes Light. Recently, he contributed to the launch of a monthly lifestyle magazine called PUNCH that focuses on the Peninsula.

Biography:  https://www.sfgate.com/author/silas-valentino/

66%

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

75%

Examples:

  • . The article refers to Oakland airport as 'across San Francisco Bay' which implies that it is not part of San Francisco.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • . One SFGATE staffer shared a 2021 experience when he and his family fell under the scrutiny of a host who monitored when his daughter arrived and whether a dog visited the porch.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • . Indoor cameras have been an ongoing conversation about distinguishing between a guest's privacy rights and the limits a host can go to for keeping watch over their property.
  • . The watchful eye from an invisible homeowner is a disturbing element for what’s supposed to be a vacation.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • . Indoor cameras have been an ongoing conversation about distinguishing between a guest's privacy rights and the limits a host can go to for keeping watch over their property.
  • . The watchful eye from an invisible homeowner is a disturbing element for what’s supposed to be a vacation.

Recent Articles

Port of Oakland Airport Considering Name Change to Attract More Passengers, San Francisco Officials Threaten Legal Action

Port of Oakland Airport Considering Name Change to Attract More Passengers, San Francisco Officials Threaten Legal Action

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 The Port of Oakland is considering a name change for its airport to include the word 'San Francisco' in an effort to attract more passengers. However, San Francisco officials are threatening legal action if the new name infringes on their trademark rights.
Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras in All Listings Globally to Prioritize Guest Privacy

Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras in All Listings Globally to Prioritize Guest Privacy

Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 Airbnb has announced a new policy banning the use of indoor security cameras in all listings globally, prioritizing guest privacy after reports of hidden cameras. Previously, Airbnb allowed common area security cameras with disclosure and visibility requirements. The revised policy takes effect on April 30th.