Austin Turner,

Austin Turner is a journalist at KTLA, covering local news in Southern California. His reporting focuses on a variety of topics including weather events, social issues, and political news. Turner has reported on significant events such as the post-July Fourth travel surge, heatwaves in Southern California, protests outside synagogues in Los Angeles, wildfires near the 5 Freeway in Gorman, and President Biden's visit to Los Angeles for a fundraiser. His articles are characterized by clear writing and thorough coverage of each topic.

Biography:  https://ktla.com/news/local-news/victim-identified-suspect-still-at-large-after-deadly-compton-party-shooting/

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

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest are evident in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Some discrepancies exist between article details about specific events such as protests blocking a synagogue entrance.
  • There are minor contradictions in some of the articles regarding fire containment percentages and the number of structures threatened.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • One article does not disclose sources for claims made about pro-Palestinian protesters blocking a synagogue entrance.
  • Some articles contain minor discrepancies regarding specific events.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Travel Numbers: Over 3 Million Passengers Expected to Pass Through Airports on July 7, 2024

Record-Breaking Travel Numbers: Over 3 Million Passengers Expected to Pass Through Airports on July 7, 2024

Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 Record-breaking travel numbers during the Fourth of July weekend led to high volumes at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). With over 200,000 people passing through ECP Airport last month, officials recommend arriving three hours before departure time on weekends. TSA expects today to be their busiest day ever with over 3 million people being screened at checkpoints. AAA predicted nearly 71 million Americans would travel during the Independence Day week, and car travel was also busy despite lower gas prices. Both airports provided a smooth experience for passengers, moving lines along efficiently.
Historic Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures Sweep Across Western US, California Braces for Dangerous Conditions

Historic Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures Sweep Across Western US, California Braces for Dangerous Conditions

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 A historic heat wave is sweeping across the western US, with Southern California expecting triple-digit temperatures on Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service and local news outlets warn of excessive heat, poor air quality, and potential record-breaking temperatures in multiple cities. California Governor Gavin Newsom urges precautions as the dangerous heatwave continues, with initiatives to protect communities and workers from the extreme conditions.
Violent Clashes Erupt Between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israeli Demonstrators Outside Los Angeles Synagogue

Violent Clashes Erupt Between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israeli Demonstrators Outside Los Angeles Synagogue

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Protesters clashed outside a Los Angeles synagogue on Sunday, resulting in violent confrontations and arrests. The incident took place at Adas Torah synagogue on Pico Boulevard, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators attempted to block the entrance, leading to physical fighting with pro-Israeli counter-protesters. At least one person was arrested and another sustained injuries during the clashes. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the violence and called for increased police presence at places of worship.
Post Fire Wildfire Breaks Out Near Grapevine Area in Los Angeles County, Evacuation Orders Issued for Over 1,200 People

Post Fire Wildfire Breaks Out Near Grapevine Area in Los Angeles County, Evacuation Orders Issued for Over 1,200 People

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 A wildfire named Post Fire broke out on June 15, 2024, near Los Angeles County's Grapevine area. Spreading rapidly to over 4,400 acres by late evening, it forced evacuation of around 1,200 people from areas including Pyramid Lake and Hungry Valley SVRA. The fire started on the side of Interstate 5 and destroyed a building and many cars before firefighters could contain it. Strong winds hampered efforts to control the blaze, which remained under investigation.
Joe Biden Raises Up to $28 Million at Star-Studded Los Angeles Fundraiser Amid Protests

Joe Biden Raises Up to $28 Million at Star-Studded Los Angeles Fundraiser Amid Protests

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 President Joe Biden attended a high-dollar fundraiser in downtown Los Angeles, organized by Jeffrey Katzenberg, featuring Barack Obama and celebrities George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jimmy Kimmel. The event could raise up to $28 million for Biden's re-election bid with ticket prices ranging from $250 to $500,000. Protests were planned by Jewish Voice for Peace against US weapons sales to Israel and the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. California Republicans criticized the fundraiser as out of touch with struggling Americans.