KPBS Public Media

KPBS is a public media organization in San Diego that provides television and radio programming, as well as digital content. Their programming includes a mix of educational children's shows, local news and public affairs programs, nationally acclaimed documentaries and dramas, and NPR content. KPBS also engages with the community through special projects and events such as Community Conversations, One Book One San Diego, GI Film Festival San Diego, KPBS Kids, and various newsletters. The site covers topics related to local news, health issues like the increase in mpox cases in San Diego County, military incidents like helicopter crashes, and extreme weather events such as the heat affecting border town migrants.

98%

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

97%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • In one article, contradictory information is presented regarding the cause of a helicopter crash and a recent promotion. This indicates that the article may not have been thoroughly fact-checked before publication.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

  • Desperate Crossings: Fire Departments Battle Heat and Border Crisis in New Mexico and California

    Desperate Crossings: Fire Departments Battle Heat and Border Crisis in New Mexico and California

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 In the sweltering desert near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, first responders battle heat-related emergencies among illegal border crossers. On July 6, 2024, two incidents resulted in one death and injuries for another. Similar challenges persist for volunteers in San Diego's Otay Mountain Wilderness.
  • New Cases of Mpox Reported in Riverside and San Diego Counties: Get Vaccinated for Protection

    New Cases of Mpox Reported in Riverside and San Diego Counties: Get Vaccinated for Protection

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Health officials report a rise in Mpox cases in Riverside and San Diego counties, prompting the availability of the JYNNEOS vaccine at county clinics and through myturn.ca.gov for those seeking protection. The virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms followed by rashes and sores, spreads through close physical contact and affects anyone at risk of exposure; vaccination is crucial for prevention.
  • Five Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash Near San Diego Identified

    Five Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash Near San Diego Identified

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Five Marines killed in a helicopter crash near San Diego, California identified as Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, Sgt. Alec Langen, Capt Miguel Nava, Capt Jack Casey and Capt Benjamin Moulton.