LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Santa Maria Times 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
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.
Overall, we rate the Santa Maria Times Least Biased due to a balanced editorial page and High for factual reporting based on proper sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 3/30/2018) Updated (8/11/2018)
Source: http://santamariatimes.com
Last Updated on August 9, 2020 by Media Bias Fact Check
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