Santa Monica Observer media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give Santa Monica Observer one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. We have seen it on 24 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Santa Monica Observer biased?
The rating organisations do not give Santa Monica Observer one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Santa Monica Observer left or right?
The rating organisations do not give Santa Monica Observer one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is Santa Monica Observer reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Santa Monica Observer are Ad Fontes Media: Very low factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: Low factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Santa Monica Observer has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Santa Monica Observer’s own report linked underneath.
A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, began on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid. This comes as President Zelenskyy reported a significant overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asMelania Trump-Brokered Localized Ceasefire Takes Effect in Oleshky, Enabling Humanitarian Aid (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asLula Wins Narrow Re-Election in Brazil as Opponent Challenges Last-Minute Voting Extension (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will move out of her D.C. residence after federal agents conducted a four‑to‑five‑hour search, seized 17 items and sparked safety concerns. The raid is linked to a fraud probe into her family’s immigration records.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asComparisons Between George Santos and Ilhan Omar Highlight Partisan Differences in Scrutiny of Background Claims (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster at SpaceX's Texas facility, featuring rocket-style thrusters that enabled it to perform aerial stunts. Production is planned to begin in 2028, with claims of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under a second.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asTesla unveils Flying Car with SpaceX thrusters and suction fans at McGregor demo; production targeted for 2028. (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will move out of her D.C. residence after federal agents conducted a four‑to‑five‑hour search, seized 17 items and sparked safety concerns. The raid is linked to a fraud probe into her family’s immigration records.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asFederal Agents Search Ilhan Omar's Washington Home as Investigators Examine Family Wealth and Fraud Ties (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
A conspiracy theory alleging Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was treated for a mental breakdown at a facility in Ohio has been debunked. Talarico stated he had the flu, and the facility confirmed he was never a patient.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asTalarico Campaign calls Ohio Mental Facility Audio a Lie, as Flu Explanation faces new scrutiny (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Flydubai flight FZ1073 experienced a severe mid-air incident on September 30, 2026, when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The aircraft plummeted thousands of feet before passengers and crew disarmed the co-pilot, allowing a safe emergency landing.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asCo-Pilot Stabs Captain, Tries to Crash Dubai-to-Tel Aviv Jet; Passengers Storm Cockpit as Plane Plunges 14,000 Feet (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks on sensitive sites in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. The group stated the strikes were retaliation for Saudi attempts to hit Sana'a. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the claims.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asTrump Suddenly Cancels All Events and Heads to the White House After the Houthis Fire Missiles at Riyadh, Mecca (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attempted ballistic missile attack on its capital, Riyadh, by Houthi rebels. The Saudi-led coalition stated the missile was intercepted. The Houthis claimed to have targeted sensitive sites in Riyadh and oil facilities in Yanbu, reporting significant fires.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asTrump Suddenly Cancels All Events and Heads to the White House After the Houthis Fire Missiles at Riyadh, Mecca (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asGreenland, Denmark and U.S. Prepare to Sign Arctic Security Pact. Bans Countries "that could pose a Security Risk"(i.e. China) From Greenland. (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
Santa Monica Observer reported it asTrump Declares AI Risks "Just another Leftist Hoax," Setting GOP Course Against New Federal Rules (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asTrump Declares AI Risks "Just another Leftist Hoax," Setting GOP Course Against New Federal Rules (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asIt's a Leftist Setup: AI Doomsayer quits Anthropic After a Few Weeks, Warning Machines Could Wipe Us Out (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asIt's a Leftist Setup: AI Doomsayer quits Anthropic After a Few Weeks, Warning Machines Could Wipe Us Out (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon has resigned from AI company Anthropic, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. His departure and warnings have been reported across several outlets, highlighting concerns about AI safety and the race for superintelligence.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asIt's a Leftist Setup: AI Doomsayer quits Anthropic After a Few Weeks, Warning Machines Could Wipe Us Out (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asIt's a Leftist Setup: AI Doomsayer quits Anthropic After a Few Weeks, Warning Machines Could Wipe Us Out (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Investigative journalist Nick Shirley has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging Assembly Bill 2624. Critics have nicknamed the law the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act.' Shirley contends the legislation infringes upon his First Amendment rights and could impede his work reporting on immigration-service organizations.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asYouTuber Nick Shirley slaps California with First Amendment lawsuit over 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
George Clooney called Pete Hegseth’s post mocking two female Canadian military cadets ‘cruel and unkind’ at the Venice Film Festival. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials condemned the remarks, while the Pentagon said the post ‘speaks for itself’.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asHegseth Faces Backlash After Fat Shaming Post of Canadian Cadet Instructor (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image of two young women in uniform from a Canadian cadet program with the caption 'this is real'. The post led to backlash, with some calling it unfair to target the youth program. The Pentagon defended the post, stating it speaks for itself.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asHegseth Faces Backlash After Fat Shaming Post of Canadian Cadet Instructor (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2624, expanding California's Safe at Home program to include immigration non-profit providers. The bill, nicknamed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by opponents, aims to protect these workers from doxxing and harassment.
Santa Monica Observer reported it asGov. Gavin Newsom Signs Obviously Unconstitutional 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' to shield migrant NGOs from cameras (opens Santa Monica Observer in a new tab)
Who says so
2 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
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Low factuality
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 24
- Reports listed
- 25
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
25 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 6 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and Santa Monica Observer ran the story anyway.
Across the 24 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Santa Monica Observer’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 2 days after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 1 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 November 2026.
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