californiaglobe.com

California Globe is an independent, professional news website that covers everything political throughout the state of California. The site claims to be non-partisan and objective but often presents a biased perspective on various issues.

45%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • The article presents a biased perspective on the mask mandate in Los Angeles County and criticizes Dr. Barbara Ferrer's decision without providing any evidence or alternative solutions.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, the site's about us page mentions that it is pro-business and non-partisan which could suggest a bias in favor of certain industries or interests.
  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest for its authors or sources.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article also contradicts official data on COVID hospital admission rates and implies that Dr. Ferrer is basing her decision on accurate information when she is not.
  • The article contradicts itself by stating that masks do stop the spread of COVID-19 in a study from Santa Clara County but then arguing that they do not have any effect.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • It also uses emotional language like 'the Masked Avenger' to create a false impression of Dr. Ferrer's actions.
  • The article uses deceptive practices such as misrepresenting data and quotes to support its argument against the mask mandate.

Recent Articles

  • COVID-19 Hospital Admission Rates Reach Medium Level, Mask Mandates Return in Healthcare Settings

    COVID-19 Hospital Admission Rates Reach Medium Level, Mask Mandates Return in Healthcare Settings

    Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 COVID-19 hospital admission rates have reached medium level, increasing the risk of contracting COVID-19 in healthcare settings. In response, many states and cities are reinstating mask mandates for all healthcare personnel and strongly encouraging patients and visitors to wear masks while in a facility.