Francisco Castro
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Born on February 10, 1761
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Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality
Art December 15, 2023

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

From taking ballet classes as a young girl in Chicago, Kristin Sakoda ... more

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Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth
Health October 29, 2024

Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth

According to the CDC, babies of mothers who do not get prenatal ... more

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Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives
Health October 16, 2024

Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives

Growing up in Winchester, Virginia,  used to do the rounds with her ... more

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It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage
Health November 8, 2024

It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage

Enrollment for Covered California—the state’s health insurance marketplace—has begun and this year, ... more

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Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up
Health November 1, 2024

Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up

Average healthy babies will triple their weight by the first birthday. In ... more

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Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project
LA October 30, 2023

Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project

The estimated cost of the cable car project that would transport people ... more

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Glaucoma, The Silent Eyesight Thief Glaucoma, The Silent Eyesight Thief
Health January 27, 2025

Glaucoma, The Silent Eyesight Thief

Early glaucoma detection: A common saying reads that “The eyes are the ... more

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Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities
Latinos December 11, 2023

Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities

By Francisco Castro The current Senior Program Director at Community Partners advocates and ... more

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Elaine DeSimone: A Safe Place to Start Anew for Domestic Violence Victims Elaine DeSimone: A Safe Place to Start Anew for Domestic Violence Victims
Health October 18, 2024

Elaine DeSimone: A Safe Place to Start Anew for Domestic Violence Victims

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, but Elaine DeSimone deals with this ... more

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Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society” Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”
Health November 22, 2024

Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”

A “macho” attitude, cultural and societal beliefs, and a distrust of doctors ... more

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Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth
Health October 4, 2024

Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth

A study by the Little Hoover Commission found that tooth decay is ... more

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Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health
Health January 19, 2025

Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health

Norovirus hits Pasadena shelter: This past Friday, January 17, the Pasadena Public ... more

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Deportation Fears Impact People’s Mental Health Deportation Fears Impact People’s Mental Health
Mental Health April 2, 2025

Deportation Fears Impact People’s Mental Health

Widespread mass deportations promised by President Trump have not yet occurred, but ... more

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Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing” Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”
Healthcare February 19, 2024

Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”

When COVID hit, most office employees could stay home and work from ... more

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Control your Diabetes, Prevent a Stroke Control your Diabetes, Prevent a Stroke
Health May 27, 2025

Control your Diabetes, Prevent a Stroke

Approximately 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke each year in ... more

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Community demands Closure: Fatal Crashes and Pollution Concerns Ignite Controversy over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima Community demands Closure: Fatal Crashes and Pollution Concerns Ignite Controversy over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima
Community June 19, 2022

Community demands Closure: Fatal Crashes and Pollution Concerns Ignite Controversy over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima

Numerous plane crashes—some of them fatal—and close calls, as well as allegations ... more

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Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it
Health January 31, 2025

Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it

Health is a human right. Everyone is entitled to it, regaradless of ... more