Amber Lee

Amber Lee is a San Francisco native and fluent Cantonese speaker who has worked as a reporter for various television stations in the Bay Area and beyond. She joined KTVU in 1997 and has covered a range of stories, including exclusive interviews with notable figures. Her reporting focuses on local news, community issues, and major events. Amber is also involved in her community, enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is a passionate dog lover.

Biography:  https://www.ktvu.com/person/l/amber-lee

86%

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

86%

Examples:

  • Amber Lee's reporting shows a slight leaning towards the side of police in the Oakland Juneteenth celebrations article, as she includes criticism from some people at the event about the police response but does not present any alternative viewpoints or perspectives.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Amber Lee's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In the Oakland Juneteenth celebrations article, Amber Lee reports contradictory information regarding the number of people shot during the event and the exact timing of when multiple shots were fired.

Deceptions

69%

Examples:

  • In the Oakland Juneteenth celebrations article, Amber Lee uses a quote from the strategic communications manager of the Oakland Police Department to describe the events, which could be seen as an attempt to legitimize police statements without providing a neutral perspective.

Recent Articles

Flash Mob Robberies at Oakland Gas Station: $175,000 in Losses and Two Employees Threatened

Flash Mob Robberies at Oakland Gas Station: $175,000 in Losses and Two Employees Threatened

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 On July 6, 2024, the 76 Gas Station on Hegenberger Road in Oakland was hit by two flash mob robberies within hours of each other. Around 70 people caused approximately $175,000 in damages and stole cash from the register and ATM during the incidents. The police response was delayed, leaving owner Sam Mardaie frustrated and calling for increased public safety resources.
Multiple Injuries and Fatalities at Juneteenth Celebrations: Oakland and Round Rock Shootings Following Illegal Sideshows

Multiple Injuries and Fatalities at Juneteenth Celebrations: Oakland and Round Rock Shootings Following Illegal Sideshows

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Multiple people were injured and two killed during shootings at Juneteenth celebrations in Oakland, California, and Round Rock, Texas on June 19, 2024. The incidents followed illegal sideshows involving vehicles and motorbikes that attracted large crowds. In Oakland, a fight broke out leading to multiple shootings with at least four people transported to hospitals with gunshot wounds. No arrests have been made. In Round Rock, two people were killed and 14 others injured including children. The investigations into both shootings are ongoing.