The Argonaut is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Argonaut 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 (-1.6)
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 Argonaut is a newspaper published in South Pasadena, California, United States. The paper covers local and national news, crime, business, and sports.
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Funded by / Ownership
Times Media Group owns the newspaper, a company that owns numerous newspapers and websites in Arizona. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Argonaut reports news through local journalists in the South Pasadena area with minimal bias, such as this City Will Restore Traffic Lanes on Vista Del Mar. The Associated Press covers national/international news. All news stories are well sourced to credible information.
Editorially, The Argonaut 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 Argonaut 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 09/18/2022) Updated (04/16/2026)
Source: https://www.argonautnews.com/
Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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