WEHO Times is rated Left-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate WEHO TIMES Left-Center Biased based on progressive story selection and favorable coverage of LGBTQ rights, immigration protections, and other socially liberal issues, along with frequent criticism of conservative policies. We rate it High for factual reporting due to reliance on primary sources, government records, direct quotations, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
WEHO TIMES is a local online news publication covering West Hollywood, California. Founded in 2017 by Marco Colantonio, the outlet reports on city government, politics, public safety, LGBTQ issues, nightlife, culture, restaurants, and community events. In 2018, journalist Paulo Murillo became editor and publisher.
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Funded by / Ownership
WEHO TIMES is owned and operated by Murillo Media, LLC, with Paulo Murillo serving as editor and publisher. The website generates revenue through advertising, including Google Ads and direct advertising opportunities.
Analysis / Bias
WEHO TIMES publishes local news and political coverage from a generally progressive perspective, particularly regarding LGBTQ rights, immigration, civil rights, and social issues. For example, its coverage frequently highlights opposition to Trump administration immigration policies, including West Hollywood Releases Statement Condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Raids and reporting on local concerns about federal immigration enforcement.
The publication also gives substantial attention to LGBTQ advocacy and progressive community concerns. In West Hollywood’s Lowering of Flags for Lindsey Graham Sparks Backlash from LGBTQ+ Community, the article emphasizes Graham’s history of opposing LGBTQ legislation while extensively documenting criticism from local residents. Similarly, coverage of Pride, transgender issues, reproductive rights, and immigration generally reflects the socially liberal character of West Hollywood.
However, straight local political reporting is usually more balanced than the outlet’s overall story selection suggests. WEHO TIMES reports on a broad range of City Council candidates, government meetings, crime statistics, business issues, and controversies involving both progressive and more moderate local figures. Articles commonly rely on city documents, public meetings, law-enforcement reports, direct quotations, and candidate statements.
Editorial framing occasionally favors progressive perspectives, but the publication generally distinguishes opinion pieces from straight news. Overall, the strongest evidence of bias comes from story selection and emphasis on progressive social issues rather than persistent factual distortion or overt partisan advocacy in routine reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate WEHO TIMES Left-Center Biased based on progressive story selection and favorable coverage of LGBTQ rights, immigration protections, and other socially liberal issues, along with frequent criticism of conservative policies. We rate it High for factual reporting due to reliance on primary sources, government records, direct quotations, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/22/2026)
Source: https://wehotimes.com/
Last Updated on September 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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