LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate KTVU Fox 2 Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Launched in 1957, KTVU is a Fox-owned-and-operated television station licensed to Oakland, California, United States, and serving the San Francisco Bay Area. KTVU.com is the associated website covering news, sports, crime, and weather for the San Francisco area.
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Funded by / Ownership
KTVU is owned by Fox Television Stations, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation and, in turn, owned by Rupert Murdoch. Fox Corporation owns 30 Fox Television Stations. Revenue is derived through advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
In review, KTVU.com reports news, sports, crime, and weather for the San Francisco Bay area. Local news is provided with minimal bias in wording, such as Several injuries in San Francisco high-rise fire. Most news reports also contain video footage from the TV station. The Associated Press and other Fox properties provide national and international news.
Editorially, they do not offer opinion content, and they cover politics with minimal bias, often citing the Associated Press for national politics. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KTVU Fox 2 Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/20/2020) Updated (04/23/2022)
Source: https://www.ktvu.com/
Last Updated on May 30, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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