Amanda Quintana
Reporter Amanda Quintana has been at KTVU since the summer of 2021. Before starting at KTVU, Amanda covered the total solar eclipse from one of the first spots it made landfall in Oregon, protests following the killing of George Floyd in the Midwest, ICE raids, gaps in reading education, covid vaccine production and many snowstorms, including a polar vortex. Amanda started her news career working behind the scenes at KPIX in San Francisco. Her first job in front of the camera was at KAPP/KVEW in the Tri-Cities in Eastern Washington. She then traveled to the Midwest to anchor and report at WISC in Madison, Wisconsin. Amanda was raised in Hayward and went to school at Mercy Burlingame on the peninsula. She studied journalism at San Diego State University. She's covered the Bay Area's reopening following the covid pandemic, multiple teachers' and nurses' strikes, ICE raids, gaps in reading education, covid vaccine production and many snowstorms, including a polar vortex.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
10%
Examples:
- The author does not provide any balanced or objective information about the protests or the police response. She only presents one side of the story and implies that there is no justification for the police actions.
- The author shows a clear bias in favor of the protesters and against the police. She uses phrases like 'protesters who said they were attempting an economic blockade' and 'law enforcement officers near Interstate 880 in Oakland' to portray the protesters as victims and the police as aggressors. She also promotes a FOX LOCAL channel, which is known for its conservative views.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in her reporting, nor does she acknowledge any sources of funding or support for her work.
- The author has a potential conflict of interest by reporting on her own family history in the Bay Area and implying that she is more connected to the community than other reporters. She also may have a bias against law enforcement or favor pro-Palestinian causes based on her personal views.
Contradictions
75%
Examples:
- The author also contradicts herself by claiming that 'Protesters demanded an end to US support of Israel and blocked bridges as part of a global economic blockade campaign.' This is a vague and unsubstantiated statement that does not explain why or how the protesters are blocking bridges or what their demands are.
- The author contradicts herself by stating that seven people were arrested during the Oakland protest, but 26 people were taken into custody at the Golden Gate Bridge protest. This implies that there were more arrests at the bridge than on the highway.
Deceptions
40%
Examples:
- The author also uses vague and misleading language to describe the protests, such as 'people need to stay informed of what’s going on' and 'protesters came face to face with law enforcement officers', which do not convey the severity or impact of the situation.
- The author is deceptive by omitting important information that would provide context and clarity to the story. She does not mention the date or location of the protests, nor does she provide any background or motives for the protesters' actions.
Recent Articles
Protests Shut Down Highways and Airports: Bay Area, Chicago See Disruptions Amid Global Call for Palestinian Solidarity
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024Protesters disrupted traffic and caused arrests at multiple Bay Area locations on Monday, April 15, including I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge. Demanding an end to US support of Israel, they blocked highways in solidarity with Palestine as part of a global economic blockade campaign.