MADISON SMALSTIG,

Madison Smalstig is a journalist primarily covering local news in the Rohnert Park area. Their work often focuses on crime and safety issues, as well as general community stories. They have been with their current publication for over two years and have developed a reputation for timely, accurate reporting.

Biography:  https://www.pressdemocrat.com/madison-smalstig/

94%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

80%

Examples:

  • The author has demonstrated a slight lean towards sensationalism in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reported conflicting details about the weapons used in a brawl; they mentioned both stabbing with broken bottles and a fatal gunshot, although it was later determined that no firearms were involved.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author has not employed any deceptive practices in their reporting.

Recent Articles

One Fatality, Several Injuries: Tragic Brawl at Oak Shores Day Use Area in Napa County

One Fatality, Several Injuries: Tragic Brawl at Oak Shores Day Use Area in Napa County

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 On June 8, 2024, at Oak Shores Day Use Area near Lake Berryessa in Napa County, California, a brawl erupted between two groups resulting in one fatality and several injuries. Andres Fabian Sandoval Garcia, a 39-year-old Vallejo resident, was shot and killed during the altercation. Two other victims were transported to hospitals with stab wounds; one is currently in critical condition. The suspected perpetrator was later detained while being treated at a hospital. The investigation is ongoing with multiple agencies assisting in gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.