KTLA News

KTLA News is a Los Angeles-based television station that has been providing news to Southern California since 1947. The station covers a wide range of topics, including local news, sports, entertainment, and weather. KTLA reports on various events and issues in the region with no apparent biases or conflicts of interest. However, there have been a few instances where contradictory information has been provided in their articles.

92%

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

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • KTLA News appears to have no significant biases in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in KTLA's reporting.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • However, it seems that these discrepancies are often due to differing accounts from witnesses or authorities rather than deliberate misinformation from the outlet itself.
  • In several articles, KTLA reports on incidents where contradictory information is provided.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • However, this does not appear to be a widespread practice and is likely due to standard journalistic practices of protecting sources.
  • In a few instances, KTLA has not disclosed the sources for certain claims made in their articles.

Recent Articles

  • SpaceX's Reusable Falcon 9 Rocket Launches NROL-186 Mission for NRO: A Step Forward in Proliferated Architecture

    SpaceX's Reusable Falcon 9 Rocket Launches NROL-186 Mission for NRO: A Step Forward in Proliferated Architecture

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched the NROL-186 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 28, marking the eighth flight for its reusable booster. The rocket carried a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, with a pinpoint landing back on 'Of Course I Still Love You' drone ship. This mission signifies an important step forward for SpaceX and NRO's new 'proliferated architecture', consisting of numerous smaller satellites.
  • JJ Redick: The Unconventional New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers

    JJ Redick: The Unconventional New Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 JJ Redick, a two-time NBA champion and former ESPN analyst, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite having no prior coaching experience in the NBA, Redick's extensive background as a player, analyst, podcaster and mentee of Coach K at Duke University has prepared him for this role. The Lakers hope that his unique approach will help them break their recent slump and return to championship form.
  • Shifty Shellshock, Charismatic Frontman of Crazy Town, Passes Away at 49

    Shifty Shellshock, Charismatic Frontman of Crazy Town, Passes Away at 49

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Charismatic Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock passed away at age 49 in 2024, leaving behind a legacy formed with bandmate Brett Mazur in Los Angeles in 1995.
  • 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.
  • USC Student Faces Self-Defense Claims After Fatal Confrontation on Greek Row

    USC Student Faces Self-Defense Claims After Fatal Confrontation on Greek Row

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 USC student Ivan Gallegos fatally stabbed Xavier Cerf during a confrontation on Greek Row in June 2024. Gallegos claimed self-defense after Cerf allegedly threatened him with a gun, but no firearm was found at the scene. The incident has sparked debate over self-defense laws and the use of deadly force.
  • McDonald's Introduces New Value Meals: $5/$6 Deal with McDouble or McChicken, Fries, and Nuggets or Exclusive Local Offers

    McDonald's Introduces New Value Meals: $5/$6 Deal with McDouble or McChicken, Fries, and Nuggets or Exclusive Local Offers

    Broke On: Sunday, 25 June 2023 Starting June 25, 2023, McDonald's offers new value meals with a choice between McDouble or McChicken sandwich, small fries, and 4-piece Chicken McNuggets for $5 or $6. Some locations have exclusive deals like buy-one-get-one breakfast sandwiches in Memphis and a McChicken and McDouble mix-and-match deal in Western New York. McDonald's President Joe Erlinger emphasizes delivering affordable options to customers amid high dining costs and inflation pressures, with app users enjoying Free Fries Friday promotion until the end of 2024.
  • Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint During Biden's California Fundraiser, Suspects at Large

    Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint During Biden's California Fundraiser, Suspects at Large

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 During President Biden's California fundraiser on Saturday, a Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint. The incident occurred near Tustin, and the agent discharged their weapon but the suspect remains at large. Police are searching for a silver Infiniti FX35 in connection to the crime. Biden had returned to his hotel prior to the incident following a fundraiser with Obama, Clooney, Roberts and others. Last year, a Secret Service member was involved in a similar robbery attempt in Washington DC.
  • California Wildfires: Post Fire in Los Angeles County Burns 14,625 Acres, Evacuations Ordered as Two Fires Rage On

    California Wildfires: Post Fire in Los Angeles County Burns 14,625 Acres, Evacuations Ordered as Two Fires Rage On

    Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Wildfires, including the 14,625-acre Post Fire in Los Angeles County and Point Fire in Sonoma County, have forced evacuations and destroyed structures across California since the weekend. The fires are rapidly spreading due to hot winds and low humidity. Over 1,200 people have been evacuated from Hungry Valley Park and Pyramid Lake areas due to the Post Fire's threat to structures. Both causes remain under investigation as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the blazes.
  • 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.