OaklandSide

OaklandSide is a local news site that focuses on reporting on political campaign contributions and their impact on politicians in Oakland. The site also covers crime issues but has been found to have inconsistencies and deceptive practices in its reporting. Funded by Google News Initiative, the site's about us section does not disclose this information, raising concerns for potential conflicts of interest.

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

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles show evidence of dehumanizing language towards suspects.
  • The site has a clear bias towards reporting on political campaign contributions and their impact on politicians.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site has a clear conflict of interest as it is funded by Google News Initiative and has no influence from them reported in the about us section.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Inconsistencies were found in the reporting of crime statistics near Oakland airport.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as quoting sources out of context or failing to provide evidence for claims made.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • Two DA Recalls in 2024: Community Safety Concerns Over Price in Alameda County and Garza in Travis

    Two DA Recalls in 2024: Community Safety Concerns Over Price in Alameda County and Garza in Travis

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Two District Attorneys, Pamela Price in Alameda County, California, and Jose Garza in Travis County, Texas, face recall elections in November 2024 due to concerns over their progressive policies. Critics argue these policies jeopardize community safety. In Alameda County, Price's reform-minded platform led to an increase in crime since her election; opponents gathered enough signatures for a recall but face opposition regarding the timing of the election. In Travis County, Garza, backed by George Soros during his campaign, has been criticized for denying victim impact statements. Crime victims and families lead the charge against both DAs to restore accountability.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom Sends More Prosecutors and CHP Officers to Combat Crime in Oakland, California

    Governor Gavin Newsom Sends More Prosecutors and CHP Officers to Combat Crime in Oakland, California

    Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will send more prosecutors and CHP officers to Oakland, CA to combat the surge in violent and property crimes over the past year.
  • In-N-Out Burger Shuts Down Oakland Location Due to Crime Issues

    In-N-Out Burger Shuts Down Oakland Location Due to Crime Issues

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 In-N-Out Burger, a popular fast food chain based in California, has announced the closure of its only restaurant in Oakland due to ongoing issues with crime. The company's chief operating officer Denny Warnick stated that the frequency and severity of crimes being encountered by customers and associates leave them no alternative but to shut down the location on March 24th, 2024.