LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Needles Desert Star Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information 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: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Needles Desert Star is an American newspaper serving the Needles, California, area. It covers local, national, business, sports, and political news.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
The Needles Desert Star is owned by River City Newspapers LLC, a family-owned media company that operates newspapers and publications across multiple states. Revenue is generated through subscriptions, advertising, and community partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Needles Desert Star reports local news through journalists with minimal bias such as this: Needles City Council grants conditional permit for conversion of motel into apartments. The paper reports national news through the Associated Press.
Editorially, a review of op-eds shows a reasonable balance with slightly more favoring the left. Generally, straight news is presented with low bias and proper sourcing, while editorial content slightly favors the left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Needles Desert Star Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 03/07/2025)
Source: https://www.needlesdesertstar.com/
Last Updated on March 7, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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