KESQ News Channel 3

KESQ is a news station serving the Coachella Valley area in Southern California, covering cities such as Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Desert Hot Springs. The station is owned by News-Press Gazette and Gulf California Broadcasting. KESQ provides coverage of local news, events, sports, weather and traffic updates. The site features articles on a variety of topics including politics, crime, health and entertainment.

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 articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

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

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article contradicts itself by stating that the quake was originally recorded as a 4.5-magnitude earthquake but does not provide any information on why the magnitude changed.
  • In one article, there is a contradiction regarding the magnitude of an earthquake.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • One article deceptively omits information on why the magnitude of an earthquake changed from a 4.5 to a M4.2.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes San Bernardino Area, Close to Fault Line

    4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes San Bernardino Area, Close to Fault Line

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the San Bernardino area on Wednesday evening, centered almost 2 miles southwest from San Bernardino and felt across Southern California. The location of the quake is very close to the San Jacinto fault, which had a M7 in the 19th century. Small earthquakes like this are often seen below locked segments of faults.

  • ACLU to Represent NRA in First Amendment Case Against New York's Department of Financial Services

    Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 The ACLU has agreed to represent the NRA in a First Amendment case against New York's Department of Financial Services. The case revolves around comments made by former superintendent Maria Vullo, who allegedly encouraged banks and insurance companies to stop doing business with the NRA after a school shooting in 2018. The ACLU, despite differing views on gun rights, believes that government officials cannot punish organizations based on their views.