The Acorn is rated least biased with high factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Acorn Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and minimal editorializing of news. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.3)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Acorn is a newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, United States. The paper covers local and national news, crime, business, and entertainment.
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Funded by / Ownership
Times Media Group owns the newspaper, a company that owns numerous newspapers and websites in Arizona and California. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The Acorn reports news through local journalists in the Los Angeles area with minimal bias, such as this Double fatality on Mulholland Highway. The Associated Press covers national/international news. All news stories are well-sourced with credible information.
Editorially, The Acorn has a dedicated section for opinion content with a reasonable balance of left and right-leaning opinions. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Acorn Least Biased based on balanced news reporting and minimal editorializing of news. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/28/2026)
Source: https://www.theacorn.com/
Last Updated on June 28, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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