LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Ventura County Star Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1878, the Ventura County Star (VC Star) serves Camarillo, California, and the surrounding area. The paper covers local, national, and international news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion. Vcstar.com serves as the online domain for the newspaper.
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Funded by / Ownership
Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, owns the Ventura County Star. In August 2019, Gatehouse Media purchased and merged with Gannett becoming the largest newspaper chain in the USA. After the merger, the companies retained the Gannett name. Advertising and paid subscriptions generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Ventura County Star covers news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment for the greater Camarillo, California area. They report local news with minimal loaded emotional language Death of teen reported at Lake Piru Thursday. National and international news comes from other Gannett publications and the Associated Press.
Editorially, the Ventura County Star does not make Presidential endorsements; however, a review of op-eds shows that both sides are represented such as this that favors the left: Community colleges transform students into leaders. And this favoring the right Where’s California invitation to Biden’s democracy summit?. After reviewing dozens of op-eds, we found slightly more favor a liberal perspective. Finally, the news is generally reported factually and with a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Ventura County Star Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/26/2021)
Source: https://www.vcstar.com/
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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