Fox San Diego News Channel (KSWB-TV)

Fox San Diego News Channel (KSWB-TV) is a local news source that covers events in California with a focus on San Diego. The articles published often discuss local politics, crime, weather, and community events. The source occasionally reports on national and international news as well. There are instances of biases and contradictions within the articles, but overall the reporting appears to be factual and informative.

85%

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:

  • The articles often contain overwhelming evidence in favor of a particular stance, such as the guilt of Scott Peterson or the negative impacts of certain immigration demands.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • For example, an article discusses how Native Poppy's warehouse flooded and how this will affect their business.
  • There are instances where the news source may have a financial or personal stake in the stories they are reporting on.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions are present when information within an article conflicts with other sources or previous statements made by the same source.
  • For example, an article states that a helicopter was found in Pine Valley, but it also mentions that the last reported location of the helicopter was north of Interstate 8 and Kitchen Creek Road.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • An example of deception is an article that states all five U.S. Marines onboard a helicopter are now confirmed dead, but no evidence is provided to support this claim.
  • Deceptive practices include misleading or false information presented as factual.

Recent Articles

  • New California Laws from July 1: Honest Pricing, Hidden Fees, and More - What You Can Expect

    New California Laws from July 1: Honest Pricing, Hidden Fees, and More - What You Can Expect

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Starting July 1, California introduces new laws focusing on transparent pricing, banning hidden fees across various industries including cruise operators, hotels and AirBnBs, implementing housing policy changes for landlords and tenants, education reforms to reduce suspensions for marginalized students and allowing restaurants to continue charging service fees.
  • SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 with 20 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base: San Diego Residents Witness Spectacular Sight

    SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 with 20 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base: San Diego Residents Witness Spectacular Sight

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 18, 2024. The launch marked the fifth flight for the first stage booster and resulted in successful landings on 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneships in the Pacific Ocean. Two batches of Starlink satellites were launched that day, joining over 6,000 operational satellites in low-Earth orbit.
  • Mosquito Larvicide Drops: San Diego and Los Angeles Counties Battle Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

    Mosquito Larvicide Drops: San Diego and Los Angeles Counties Battle Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

    Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 Mosquito breeding season is in full swing in San Diego and Los Angeles Counties, with potential disease carriers detected. Aerial larvicide drops are underway to reduce mosquito populations and prevent the spread of diseases like West Nile virus. Mosquitoes lay eggs near standing water; personal protection and eliminating standing water around homes are crucial in preventing infestations.
  • Newly Discovered Duct Tape Evidence in Scott Peterson Case: Judge Allows DNA Testing for Potential Exoneration

    Newly Discovered Duct Tape Evidence in Scott Peterson Case: Judge Allows DNA Testing for Potential Exoneration

    Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 Convicted murderer Scott Peterson, serving life in prison for killing his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son Conner in 2004, is seeking a new trial based on newly discovered evidence: a piece of duct tape found on Laci's pants with potential human DNA that doesn't match Peterson. The defense argues this could exonerate him, while the prosecution maintains it provides no new information.
  • 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.
  • Five U.S. Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash During Training Flight

    Five U.S. Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash During Training Flight

    Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 On February 8, 2024, five U.S. Marines were confirmed dead after a military helicopter they were aboard crashed outside San Diego during a routine training flight from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California. The CH-53E Super Stallion was reported missing on Tuesday night and found hours later by authorities in Pine Valley, California. All five Marines onboard the helicopter were members of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, a unit within the U.S. Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
  • 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.

  • 2023: A Year of Celestial Events with 13 Full Moons and Notable Astronomical Phenomena

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 There will be 13 full moons in 2023 due to the lunar cycle fitting into the 365 days it takes for the Earth to rotate around the Sun Four of these full moons are supermoons A lunar eclipse on October 28, 2023 Venus appearing as the 'Morning Star' alongside Spica The moon appearing in the Gemini constellation The moon appearing alongside Regulus High tide warnings are in place for coastal areas in San Diego County Morning high tides expected to reach over 6 feet through Monday Rain is forecasted in some areas of the county from Wednesday through Friday Potential light snow accumulation in higher elevation areas

  • Senate Negotiations on Immigration Policy Key to Ukraine-Israel Aid

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 The U.S. Senate is currently grappling with immigration policy changes that are crucial to passing aid for Ukraine and Israel. Senate Democrats are considering making it harder for migrants to seek asylum in order to secure Republican support for aiding Ukraine and Israel. The Biden administration has requested nearly $106 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the border.

  • Nikki Haley Gains Momentum in Presidential Race Amidst Trump's Attempts to Overshadow

    Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 Nikki Haley hosted a town hall event in Bluffton, South Carolina, discussing a range of topics including international conflicts, economic issues, veteran benefits, healthcare, and border patrol. Haley's policy knowledge and open-minded approach to complex issues have impressed key figures such as Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Despite trailing former President Donald J. Trump in polls, Haley has gained ground on Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. Haley argued that while she agrees with many of Trump's policies, she believes the time is right for a new generation in U.S. leadership. Former President Trump attended the Clemson-South Carolina football game, using the event to garner support in a key region for his presidential ambitions.