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Jaxon Van Derbeken is an experienced and award-winning journalist with a focus on public safety and enterprise reporting. He has worked for both NBC Bay Area and the San Francisco Chronicle, where he led their investigative and public safety efforts. During his career, Jaxon has covered numerous high-profile stories, including the O.J. Simpson case, the Rodney King beating, the San Bruno Pipeline Explosion, and issues surrounding the new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. He has been recognized for his work by several news organizations and holds a master's degree in journalism from UC Berkeley.

Biography:  https://www.nbcbayarea.com/author/jaxon-van-derbeken/

73%

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

90%

Examples:

  • Jaxon Van Derbeken has a history of covering high-profile cases and controversies, such as the O.J. Simpson case, the Rodney King beating, and the San Bruno Pipeline Explosion. This suggests a tendency towards investigative journalism that may uncover negative aspects of individuals or organizations.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Jaxon has reported on the ongoing problems with the new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, uncovering major infrastructure flaws with its construction. This could be seen as a conflict of interest if he has personal or professional ties to organizations involved in the bridge's construction or management.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, Jaxon reports on forecasted high temperatures for next week in Concord as 103,104,104,98 while in another he mentions high temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees on July 3rd. These two forecasts seem contradictory.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Jaxon quotes Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao saying,

Recent Articles

Upcoming Heat Wave: Bay Area and California to Experience Record-Breaking Temperatures from July 1, 2024

Upcoming Heat Wave: Bay Area and California to Experience Record-Breaking Temperatures from July 1, 2024

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A prolonged heat wave starting July 1, 2024, is expected to hit the Bay Area and parts of California, with some areas reaching up to 109 degrees. The East Bay will experience the hottest temperatures during this period. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the region from July 1 to July 8. To stay safe, people are advised to avoid outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., stay in air-conditioned environments, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks in the shade.
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.