https://nbcbayarea.com
Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
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GRADE
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REVIEW
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PASS
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Checks
132 PASS 4 REVIEW 7 FIX
DAlt Text QualityAction35 of 85 images have issuesFIX
Alt Text Quality
Action35 of 85 images have issues
35 of 85 images have issues
Critical::
2 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
1 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Warning::
33 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
7 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
42 image(s) with good alt text
85 images 42 good alt text 1 decorative 33 generic 2 missing
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 2 image(s) |
| generic | 33 image(s) |
| too long | 7 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Why this matters
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
Learn more ▾ ▴
WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Why this matters
Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.
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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
DLink & Button QualityAction5 issue(s) across 305 links and 23 buttonsFIX
Link & Button Quality
Action5 issue(s) across 305 links and 23 buttons
5 issue(s) across 305 links and 23 buttons
Critical::
1 link(s) with no accessible text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
Got: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/weather/?__osource=wtvj_weather_widget
Warning::
1 link(s) with generic text
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
Got: https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/privacy#accordionheader5 ("here")
Warning::
16 link(s) open in new tab without warning
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
Got: https://www.facebook.com/NBCBayArea; https://instagram.com/nbcbayarea; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea; https://www.youtube.com/@nbcbayarea; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC_Bay_Area/; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act?intake=N…; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cookies#accordionheader2; https://www.facebook.com/NBCBayArea; https://instagram.com/nbcbayarea; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea (+6 more)
Critical::
3 button(s) with no accessible text
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
Got: button (#3071 on page); button (#3081 on page); button (#3102 on page)
Info::
287 link(s) with descriptive text
305 links
1 empty
1 generic text
16 new tab
3 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.nbcbayarea.com/weather/?__os… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/NBCBayArea | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://instagram.com/nbcbayarea | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea | TikTok | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/@nbcbayarea | Youtube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?br… | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cal… | CA Notice | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/coo… | Ad Choices | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/NBCBayArea | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://instagram.com/nbcbayarea | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea | TikTok | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.youtube.com/@nbcbayarea | Youtube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://corporate.comcast.com/privacy-re… | Related Businesses | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/priv… | Privacy Policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/priv… | here | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: here Suggested: Privacy#Accordionheader5 | |||
| https://corporate.comcast.com/privacy-re… | Related Businesses | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webfo… | Opt-Out Form | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie… | Powered by OneTrust Opens in a… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
307 links and buttons have descriptive text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/weather/?__osource=wtvj_weather_widget
Why this matters
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/privacy#accordionheader5 ("here")
Why this matters
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.facebook.com/NBCBayArea; https://instagram.com/nbcbayarea; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea; https://www.youtube.com/@nbcbayarea; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC_Bay_Area/; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act?intake=N…; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cookies#accordionheader2; https://www.facebook.com/NBCBayArea; https://instagram.com/nbcbayarea; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea (+6 more)
Why this matters
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button (#3071 on page); button (#3081 on page); button (#3102 on page)
Why this matters
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
F404 Error PageActionSoft 404 detectedFIX
404 Error Page
ActionSoft 404 detected
Soft 404 detected
Critical::
Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages
The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.
Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-61m6bf
404 Page Quality ✗ Soft 404 (HTTP 200)
Status Code: HTTP 200
The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.
FWeb ManifestActionInvalid JSONFIX
Web Manifest
ActionInvalid JSON
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://nbcbayarea.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://nbcbayarea.com/manifest.json
Manifest contains invalid JSON.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Dark Mode Support
ActionNo dark mode signals
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
BHeading Hierarchy113 headingsREVIEW
Heading Hierarchy
113 headings
113 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
- H3 1-year-old boy dies after being struck by car in San Jose
- H3 Leading candidates to square off in TV debate at critical point in California governor...
- H3 SF sets $3.4 billion price tag for public takeover of PG&E
- H3 Spirit Airlines nears deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package
- H3 Watch: NBC Bay Area News 24/7
- H3 Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identific...
- H3 2 hospitalized after 2-alarm house fire in Saratoga
- H3 Kalshi fines and suspends three politicians for insider trading on their own e...
- H3 Parents seek answers after toddler's death at San Francisco day care
- H3 Insurance crisis: CA lawmakers aim to address climate change, coverage concern...
- H3 Local
- H3 New fleet of delivery robots begin service in San Jose
- H3 Getting messages about unpaid tickets? Don't believe 'em, CHP says
- H3 SFMTA cuts fine for drivers who fail to curb wheels on hills
- H3 Most Read
- H3 1-year-old boy dies after being struck by car in San Jose
- H3 SF sets $3.4 billion price tag for public takeover of PG&E
- H3 Leading candidates to square off in TV debate at critical point in California governor's race
- H3 2 hospitalized after 2-alarm house fire in Saratoga
- H3 Aggressive coyotes reported in Redwood City
- H3 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office arrests 4 suspected of organized retail theft
- H3 Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identific...
- H3 2 hospitalized after 2-alarm house fire in Saratoga
- H3 Kalshi fines and suspends three politicians for insider trading on their own e...
- H3 Parents seek answers after toddler's death at San Francisco day care
- H3 Insurance crisis: CA lawmakers aim to address climate change, coverage concern...
- H2 Top Videos
- H2 Young boy dies after being struck by car in San Jose parking area
- H3 More
- H4 Parents seek answers after toddler's death at San Francisco daycare
- H4 SF sets $3.4 billion price tag for public takeover of PG&E
- H4 Aggressive coyotes reported in Redwood City
- H4 Insurance crisis: CA lawmakers aim to address climate change, coverage concerns
- H2 NBA News & Highlights
- H3 Where Warriors' financial situation stands entering pivotal 2026 NBA offseason
- H3 Todd Golden ‘planning' to coach Florida amid rumors to replace Steve Kerr
- H3 NBA highlights: Lakers 101, Rockets 94
- H2 Politics
- H3 Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
- H3 President Trump extends ceasefire with Iran
- H3 Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost
- H2 The Investigative Unit
- H3 SF couple facing murder charges in toddler's fentanyl overdose death skip court hearing
- H3 Family demands answers after toddler dies at in-home day care in San Francisco
- H3 2 rush hour commutes snarled by disabled BART trains
- H2 NBC Bay Area Responds
- H3 Debit cards with millions of dollars expire April 30. Check your junk drawers now
- H3 Can renting an RV help rescue a budget vacation, despite higher gas prices?
- H3 Family fights lengthy, roughly $20K long-term care insurance battle
- H2 Making It In The Bay
- H3 San Francisco tops US housing market as homes sell far over asking, report says
- H3 San Francisco, San Jose among top 5 priciest U.S. markets for rent, report says
- H3 California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing
- H2 How To Explainers
- H3 How to delete big data
- H3 How to double and protect your Giving Tuesday donation
- H3 How to check for flight information and delays
- H2 California
- H3 Los Angeles school district first to require student screen time limits
- H3 Cause of death revealed for ‘Call of Duty' creator Vince Zampella in Ferrari crash
- H3 Tourism, climate change threaten Lake Tahoe water quality
- H2 U.S. & World
- H3 Teen found in singer D4vd's trunk died from ‘multiple penetrating injuries,' officials say
- H3 More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
- H3 Scott Galloway calls out this 1 parenting style as a major driver of depression in teens
- H2 Sports
- H3 Predicting all six of 49ers' 2026 NFL Draft picks in annual seven-round mock
- H3 Dodgers' Dalton Rushing goes viral again for Jung Hoo Lee injury reaction
- H3 Landen Roupp outshines World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Giants' win
- H2 Bay Area Proud
- H3 “Hope doesn't come with a price tag”: School staff member makes prom dreams come true
- H3 Teen honors late brother by getting childhood cancer research added to California tax form
- H3 Rewriting the ending: how a North Bay theater director is honoring forgotten WWI heroines
- H2 News
- H3 California Live
- H4 Check out the latest sustainable beauty finds, just in time for Earth Day!
- H4 “Breaking the Code” is the surprising documentary about breaking barriers in Silicon Valley and beyond
- H4 Inside an Earth Day chef collaboration at a hidden L.A. urban farm
- H3 Press Here
- H4 AI and the art of war
- H4 Defending the digital age
- H4 Spin the patient, not the machine
- H3 Race in America
- H4 Race in America: Identity and History
- H4 Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas talks openly about undocumented life
- H4 Race in America: Inside San Quentin
- H3 Overpriced, Overwhelmed, Over It
- H4 Watch Episode 1: Overpriced, Overwhelmed, Over it! California's Crazy Housing
- H4 Watch Episode 2: Overpriced, Overwhelmed, Over It! California's Crazy Housing
- H4 Watch Episode 3: Overpriced, Overwhelmed, Over It! California's Crazy Housing
- H3 Saving San Francisco
- H4 James Durgin of ‘Saving Francisco' in jail after local and federal warrants issued for his arrest
- H4 James Durgin of ‘Saving San Francisco' wanted by local and federal officers, again
- H4 James Durgin of ‘Saving San Francisco' wanted by police
- H3 The Moms of Magnolia Street
- H4 Extended Trailer: ‘The Moms of Magnolia Street' Documentary
- H4 ‘The Moms of Magnolia Street' Episode 1: The Moms Take a Stand
- H4 ‘The Moms of Magnolia Street' Episode 2: Moms vs. The Corporation
- H3 Derailed
- H4 Behind Season 2 of Our Digital Series ‘DERAILED'
- H4 ‘Derailed' Season 2 Prologue: BART in Crisis
- H4 BART ‘Derailed' Season 2 Ch. 1: “It Does Feel Eerie”
- H3 No Man's Land
- H4 No Man's Land Ch. 1: Single and Homeless With a Baby
- H4 No Man's Land Ch. 2: Crime and Punishment
- H4 No Man's Land Ch. 3: Dinosaurs, Predators and Housing
- H4 Follow Us
- H2 Your Privacy Choices: Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information and opt out of targeted ads
- H3 Manage Preferences:
- H4 Other Categories of Data Collection
- H4 Allow Sale/Share/Targeted Ads
- H4 Opt-Out Form
- H3 Cookie List
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Why this matters
No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.
Learn more ▾ ▴
The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
CForm AccessibilityAction5 of 13 controls have issuesREVIEW
Form Accessibility
Action5 of 13 controls have issues
5 of 13 controls have issues
Critical::
5 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">; <input type="range">; <input type="range" id="seek">; <input type="range">; <input type="submit">
Info::
8 control(s) properly labeled
13 controls
8 labeled
0 placeholder only
5 unlabeled
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| s | search | Search for: | none |
| s | search | Search for: | none |
| #ot-group-id-SPD_BG | checkbox | Allow Sale/Share/Targeted Ads | for/id |
| #vendor-search-handler | text | Cookie list search | aria-label |
| #chkbox-id | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-hosts-groups-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-vendor-groups-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #select-all-vendor-leg-handler | checkbox | checkbox label | for/id |
| #seek | range | (none) | none |
| input | range | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| input | range | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit">; <input type="range">; <input type="range" id="seek">; <input type="range">; <input type="submit">
Why this matters
Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2
BFavicon & Branding4 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 82/100 — 6 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 82/100 — 6 failing, 25 passed
82
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
ARIA
When an element doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make command elements more accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#home-fast-player > div.video-playlist__container > div.player > div.player__overlay div#home-fast-player > div.video-playlist__container > div.player > div.player__overlay |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
TRENDING div.site-header__secondary > div.site-header__wrap > div.site-header__trending > span.site-header__trending-label |
TONIGHT
48° div > div.weather-widget > div.tonight-tomorrow > div.tonight |
TOMORROW
72° div > div.weather-widget > div.tonight-tomorrow > div.tomorrow |
Copyright © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All rights reserved footer.site-footer > div.site-footer__wrapper > div.site-footer__corporate > span.site-footer__corporate-copyright |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Parents seek answers after toddler's death at San Francisco daycare a > div.video-thumbnail__video > div.video-thumbnail__info > h4.video-thumbnail__video-title |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Names and labels
Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#homepage > div#template-hero > div.hero-background > img.hero-background__img div#homepage > div#template-hero > div.hero-background > img.hero-background__img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a > div.weather-module-brand > img.widget_logo div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a > div.weather-module-brand > img.widget_logo |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
a.story-card__thumbnail > div.imagewrap1 > div.imagewrap2 > img |
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div.top-stories-hero__wrapper > div.top-stories-hero__column-1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.upper-featured-posts__wrapper > div.upper-featured-posts__column1 > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
section#nbc_weather_widget-2 > div.nbc-weather-widget > div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a section#nbc_weather_widget-2 > div.nbc-weather-widget > div.nbc_owned_television_stations_weather_iframe > a |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.news-module > div.news-module__column > div.story-card > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
div.homepage-categories__row > div.homepage-categories__category > div.homepage-categories__category-item > a.story-card__thumbnail |
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These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Why this matters
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Main Navigation div.site-header__wrap > div.site-header__nav-search > div.site-header__nav-main > button.site-header__nav-main-toggle |
SF PG&E takeover div.site-header__wrap > div.site-header__trending > nav.site-header__trending-nav > a.site-header__trending-nav-item |
Expand div.site-header__wrap > div.site-header__trending > div.site-header__trending-toggle > button.trending-toggle |
SAN JOSE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CALIFORNIA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN FRANCISCO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
AIRLINES div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN JOSE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN FRANCISCO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN JOSE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN FRANCISCO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CALIFORNIA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SARATOGA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
REDWOOD CITY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SARATOGA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
GAMBLING div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN FRANCISCO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
INSURANCE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NBA OFFSEASON div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
TODD GOLDEN div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
NBA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
MILITARY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
WAR WITH IRAN div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
DECISION 2026 div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN FRANCISCO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CALIFORNIA div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
RESPONDS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
RESPONDS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SAN FRANCISCO div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
MAKING IT IN THE BAY div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
HOUSING div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CONSUMER div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
LAUSD div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
VIDEO GAMES div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
LAKE TAHOE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
CRIME AND COURTS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
SCHOOLS div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
MENTAL HEALTH div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
2026 NFL DRAFT div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
JUNG HOO LEE div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
LANDEN ROUPP div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
BAY AREA PROUD div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
BAY AREA PROUD div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
BAY AREA PROUD div.story-card__text > div.story-card__meta > span.story-card__meta-tag > a.story-card__meta-tag-link |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Input buttons have discernible text.
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
ALandmark Structure21 landmarksPASS
Landmark Structure
21 landmarks
21 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Why this matters
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
Learn more ▾ ▴
When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Top Videos | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 NBA News & Highlight… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Politics | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 The Investigative Un… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 NBC Bay Area Respond… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Making It In The Bay | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 How To Explainers | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 California | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 U.S. & World | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Sports | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Bay Area Proud | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 News | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Your Privacy Choices… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Watch: NBC Bay Area … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Local | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Most Read | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 More | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Manage Preferences: | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Cookie List | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title NBC Bay Area – San… | 20.87:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFEFF | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
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