ABC7 News - San Francisco Bay Area

ABC7 News - San Francisco Bay Area is a local news source that covers a wide range of topics including politics, crime, health, and weather. The site often reports on conflicts of interest involving city officials and includes articles with contradictory information or conflicting accounts of events. The site occasionally uses deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or presenting partial information to manipulate public opinion. The source occasionally includes biased language, such as using emotive terms to describe events.

90%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally includes biased language, such as using emotive terms to describe events.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally reports on conflicts of interest within the city of San Francisco, particularly involving city officials.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Articles sometimes contain contradictory information or report on conflicting accounts of events.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally uses deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or presenting partial information to manipulate public opinion.

Recent Articles

  • Revolutionizing Cancer Detection: AI Outperforms Human Doctors with 84% Accuracy in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

    Revolutionizing Cancer Detection: AI Outperforms Human Doctors with 84% Accuracy in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 An AI tool developed by Avenda Health outperformed human doctors in a UCLA study, identifying prostate cancer with 84% accuracy compared to 67% for physicians. The technology creates a personalized 3D cancer estimation map and optimizes treatment plans, potentially avoiding radical prostatectomy and its side effects.
  • Elon Musk Moves SpaceX and X Headquarters from California to Texas Over Controversial Gender Identity Law

    Elon Musk Moves SpaceX and X Headquarters from California to Texas Over Controversial Gender Identity Law

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, announced on July 16, 2024, the relocation of both companies' headquarters from California to Texas due to a new law limiting parents' rights to know about their child's gender identity and safety concerns. The moves follow Tesla's shift in 2021 and could signal an industry trend amid high living costs and regulations.
  • Rising COVID-19 Cases: New Variants, Masks, and Testing - What You Need to Know

    Rising COVID-19 Cases: New Variants, Masks, and Testing - What You Need to Know

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Amid rising COVID-19 cases in California and the US, new variants like FLiRT (KP.3 and KP.2) dominate infections. Drs. John Swartzberg and Arthur Reingold recommend regular testing, mask use, and vaccination for protection against symptomatic illness.
  • Record-Breaking Heatwave Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Death Valley, Four Others Hospitalized

    Record-Breaking Heatwave Claims Life of Motorcyclist in Death Valley, Four Others Hospitalized

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 A motorcyclist died and another was hospitalized due to suspected heat exposure in Death Valley National Park on July 8, 2024, during record-breaking temperatures of 128 degrees Fahrenheit. Four other riders were treated for heat stress. The park warned visitors to avoid prolonged outdoor activities due to extreme heat and advised them to stay hydrated and wear protective clothing.
  • California's Historic Heatwave: Dangerous Temperatures and High Fire Risk Leave Communities Bracing for Potentially Deadly Consequences

    California's Historic Heatwave: Dangerous Temperatures and High Fire Risk Leave Communities Bracing for Potentially Deadly Consequences

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 A dangerous heat wave and high fire risk hit California, with temperatures reaching up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service issued warnings and advisories for much of the state, advising residents to take precautions against extreme heat and potential fires. Several fires have already erupted across the region due to the heatwave, and power shut-offs have been implemented in several California counties. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, use air conditioning or visit cooling centers, and never leave kids or pets in the car as a precaution against heat-related illnesses.
  • FBI Raids Oakland Homes of Duong Family and Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Campaign Contribution Laundering Allegations

    FBI Raids Oakland Homes of Duong Family and Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Campaign Contribution Laundering Allegations

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and two residents, David Duong and his son Andy Duong, are under investigation for a campaign contribution laundering scheme involving California Waste Solutions. The FBI raided their homes last week without notice. Andy Duong is accused of using intermediaries instead of disclosing CWS as the true source of contributions. Several city officials, including Thao, have allegedly received laundered funds totaling thousands of dollars since 2018.
  • FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home in Ongoing Corruption Investigation of California Waste Solutions and Duong Family

    FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home in Ongoing Corruption Investigation of California Waste Solutions and Duong Family

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 FBI investigates Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Duong family of California Waste Solutions for public corruption and money laundering. Agents raided Thao's home, focusing on campaign finance violations and straw donor schemes involving city councilmembers. The Duongs, who have close political ties, are under scrutiny for their billion-dollar recycling contract with Oakland.
  • FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home in Ongoing Corruption Investigation of California Waste Solutions and Duong Family

    FBI Raids Oakland Mayor's Home in Ongoing Corruption Investigation of California Waste Solutions and Duong Family

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 FBI investigates Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Duong family of California Waste Solutions for public corruption and money laundering. Agents raided Thao's home, focusing on campaign finance violations and straw donor schemes involving city councilmembers. The Duongs, who have close political ties, are under scrutiny for their billion-dollar recycling contract with Oakland.
  • FBI Raids Home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Corruption Investigation and Upcoming Recall Election

    FBI Raids Home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Corruption Investigation and Upcoming Recall Election

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 On June 20, 2024, FBI raided Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home amidst an investigation into political corruption and campaign contributions from California Waste Solutions. Concurrently, organizers have collected over 40,595 valid signatures to trigger a recall election against her in November.
  • 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.