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 the Santa Maria Times as Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Santa Maria Times is a print newspaper from Santa Maria, California, that serves Santa Barbara County.

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Funded by / Ownership

The paper is owned by Lee Enterprises, which according to Open Secrets has donated 88% of its money to Republican politicians since 1990. The Santa Maria Times is funded through a subscription and advertising model.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the Santa Maria Times covers local news with journalists and reporters throughout Southern California. For national news, they use the Associated Press. All news is reported with minimal loaded words and bias. The Santa Maria Times always sources its information properly. Editorially, there is a balance between right and left-leaning opinions with just a slight edge to the right.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Santa Maria Times as Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 3/30/2018) Updated (09/28/2023)

Source: http://santamariatimes.com