Heather Knight,

Heather Knight is the San Francisco bureau chief of The New York Times, reporting on significant events in the Bay Area and Northern California. She covers a range of topics including creativity, nightlife, arts, restaurants and diverse population as well as issues such as homelessness, the exorbitant cost of living, the fentanyl epidemic and property crime affecting regular people. Knight has worked for over two decades at The San Francisco Chronicle in various roles including City Hall reporter and columnist. She won the 2022 Scripps Howard Award for Excellence in Opinion Writing and was named the top columnist by the California News Publishers Association and the Best of the West journalism competition. Knight grew up in Davis, California, graduated from Stanford University, and lives in San Francisco with her husband and two sons. She is committed to accurately depicting San Francisco and the Bay Area as well as holding politicians accountable while adhering to The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/heather-knight

81%

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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

80%

Examples:

  • Contradictory statements about the Park Fire's acreage burned
  • Enikia Ford Morthel's statement that antisemitism is not pervasive in the Berkeley district

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • Number of disciplinary actions mentioned in articles differ: at least a dozen staff and school leaders vs. no specific number
  • Park fire is California's largest this year, burning over 164,000 acres
  • The Park Fire has burned more than 353,000 acres as of Sunday.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

The Park Fire: Thousands Evacuated as California's Largest Wildfire Rages On

The Park Fire: Thousands Evacuated as California's Largest Wildfire Rages On

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 The Park Fire, currently the largest wildfire in California this year, has spread over 350,000 acres in Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties. Thousands evacuated as flames threaten homes; a suspected arsonist is in custody. Simultaneously, the Durkee Fire destroys structures in Oregon and a firefighting pilot dies from the Falls Fire. Despite losses, communities remain hopeful.
School Leaders Defend Against Antisemitism Allegations: A Neutral Look at Recent Capitol Hill Hearings

School Leaders Defend Against Antisemitism Allegations: A Neutral Look at Recent Capitol Hill Hearings

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 During Capitol Hill hearings, school leaders from Berkeley, New York City, and Montgomery County defended themselves against accusations of inaction regarding antisemitism. NYC Chancellor David Banks acknowledged antisemitic incidents but emphasized disciplinary actions taken. Both leaders faced intense questioning from House Republicans. Reports indicate at least a dozen staff and school leaders have been disciplined in NYC, and 30 students suspended for antisemitic incidents. The US Department of Education investigates Berkeley Unified School District for discrimination based on Jewish ancestry or Israeli identity.