LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Bakersfield Californian as Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Bakersfield Californian is a newspaper published in Kern County, California. The paper covers local, national, business and sports news for the community.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Bakersfield Californian is owned by Sound California News Media, which publishes over 3 community papers in California. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, local news is covered by reporters with minimal bias, such as this Organizers cancel Westchester 4th of July Parade. The paper does not report on national or world news; it focuses on the local community.
Editorially, most op-eds are balanced, though more tend to lean slightly left. In general, the news is reported factually and with a slight left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate the Bakersfield Californian as Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 04/19/2026)
Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/
Last Updated on April 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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