ABC 10 News San Diego

ABC 10 News San Diego is a local news station providing coverage on breaking news, weather conditions, traffic updates, sports events and lifestyle stories in San Diego. The reporting often includes interviews with community members and first responders. They cover a range of topics including local politics, crime, health and environmental issues. Some articles present sensational news or contain contradictions or deceptive practices; however, the overall quality of the reporting is good.

72%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles have biases towards presenting sensational news.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • Potential conflict of interest detected in reporting about Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) disruptions, as the news outlet may have ties to MTS.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in reports about the extent of damage caused by storms and fires.
  • Inconsistencies in reporting on the impact of COVID and flu vaccines on stroke risk.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practice found in a title that suggests a direct link between getting flu and COVID shots together and increased stroke risk, while the article only presents a potential correlation.

Recent Articles

  • Separating Fact from Fiction: Recent Asteroid Passages and NASA's Preparedness

    Separating Fact from Fiction: Recent Asteroid Passages and NASA's Preparedness

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Recent reports have circulated about asteroids passing by Earth, including false claims of imminent impacts. NASA held a tabletop exercise simulating a hypothetical asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting Earth in 14 years, but no known significant threats exist currently. An asteroid named 2024 MT-1 passed by on July 9, traveling over 40,000 miles per hour and coming closest to Earth at approximately 936,0 miles away. NASA continues monitoring the skies and conducting exercises for potential impacts.
  • Massive Fire Engulfs Oceanside Pier: 200 Personnel Battle Blaze, No Injuries Reported

    Massive Fire Engulfs Oceanside Pier: 200 Personnel Battle Blaze, No Injuries Reported

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 A massive fire broke out on Oceanside Pier in Southern California on April 25, causing significant damage to a vacant restaurant building. Over 200 personnel fought the flames, which were fueled by strong winds. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
  • Heroic Rescue: Japhet Perez-Estrada Saves Family's Pets During Storm in Southeast San Diego

    Heroic Rescue: Japhet Perez-Estrada Saves Family's Pets During Storm in Southeast San Diego

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 On January 24th, Japhet Perez-Estrada risked his life to rescue his family's pets during a storm in Southeast San Diego. He swam through neck-deep water and shared videos of his journey on Instagram to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for natural disasters.
  • San Diego's Fourth-Wettest Day in Nearly 175 Years Causes Damage to Trolley Lines and Buses

    San Diego's Fourth-Wettest Day in Nearly 175 Years Causes Damage to Trolley Lines and Buses

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 San Diego's fourth-wettest day in nearly 175 years on Monday resulted in damage to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System trolley lines and buses due to drainage canals and infrastructure being unable to handle such a deluge.
  • San Diego Flooded by Heavy Rainstorm: Damage to Homes and Freeways

    San Diego Flooded by Heavy Rainstorm: Damage to Homes and Freeways

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 On January 23rd, a heavy rainstorm hit San Diego causing flooding and landslides. The storm brought more than three inches of rain in just three hours to some areas of the city, significantly more than Tropical Storm Hilary did last year. By early afternoon, the San Diego River had actively flooded causing damage to homes and freeways.

  • Preliminary Reports Suggest Potential Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Increased Stroke Risk in Older Adults

    Broke On: Thursday, 10 February 2022 Preliminary reports suggest a potential link between COVID-19 vaccinations and an increased risk of stroke in older adults. Getting the flu shot in conjunction with the COVID-19 vaccine may further increase the risk of stroke in seniors, according to some reports. Doctors are reporting an increase in stroke cases among younger individuals, but it is unclear whether this is related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The Pfizer vaccine has been specifically mentioned in some reports regarding the potential increased risk of stroke.