Alex Baker,

Alex Baker is a news reporter at KRON4 News who covers stories related to the Bay Area. He has reported on various topics including heat waves, political controversies, and proposed name changes for local airports. His articles often include unique perspectives and insights into the events he covers.

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

70%

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

88%

Examples:

  • Quoting only two sources in an article about the proposed name change for Oakland's airport without disclosing their affiliations or motivations.
  • Suggesting 'radical rightwing forces' and 'a handful of billionaires' from San Francisco and Piedmont trying to oust Oakland Mayor Thao from office without providing evidence.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The Port of Oakland announced plans to change the airport's name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. The author claims that San Francisco International Airport's (SFO) trademark is being infringed upon by Oakland's proposed name change, but fails to provide any evidence to support this claim.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Claiming that San Francisco International Airport's trademark is being infringed upon by Oakland's proposed name change, without providing evidence.
  • Misreporting that highs will soar to 108-112 inland, while the actual high temperature range was between 98 to 104.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • An extended heat wave that has already brought record-breaking temperatures to several parts of the Bay Area could last for several more days, or even weeks.
  • The mayor remained silent for several days, declining to speak about the raid or to address a mass shooting in Oakland Wednesday, in which 15 people were shot at a Juneteenth celebration. On Monday, she broke her silence...

Recent Articles

California's Historic Heat Wave: Temperatures Soar Above 100 Degrees, Breaking Records and Increasing Health and Wildfire Risks

California's Historic Heat Wave: Temperatures Soar Above 100 Degrees, Breaking Records and Increasing Health and Wildfire Risks

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A historic and dangerous heat wave is currently affecting California, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in most areas. The prolonged event, expected to last until at least July 8, poses health and wildfire risks. Records are being broken as Death Valley approaches the highest temperature reliably measured on Earth. Wildfires have already started near Oroville in Northern California, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Breaks Silence Amidst Recall Vote and FBI Raid:

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Breaks Silence Amidst Recall Vote and FBI Raid:

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Amidst a recall vote and FBI investigation, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao broke her silence on June 24, 2024, addressing concerns over her absence during recent unrest and mass shooting at Lake Merritt.
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.