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- Overall, we rate the Napa Valley Register Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing.
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 45/180
History
Founded in 1863, the Napa Valley Register is a print newspaper from Napa, California.
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Funded by / Ownership
The paper is owned by Lee Enterprises, which according to Open Secrets has donated 88% of it money to Republican politicians since 1990. Revenue is derived through advertising and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Napa Valley Register covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout the Napa Valley. For national news they use the Associated Press. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Napa Valley Register always sources their information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left-leaning opinions with just a very slight edge to the right.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Napa Valley Register Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 3/30/2018) Updated 6/22/2020)
Source: http://napavalleyregister.com
Last Updated on June 22, 2020 by Media Bias Fact Check
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