Francisco Castro
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Born on February 10, 1761
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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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SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles
Culture November 25, 2023

SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles

  Twelve years after he was first sworn in to the California State ... more

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SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition
Latinos December 7, 2023

SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition

The much-anticipated Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Center has moved $8 million ... 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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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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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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Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says
Healthcare February 26, 2024

Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says

Medi-Cal expansion, the state’s health insurance program for extremely low-income people, to ... 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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Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows
Politics September 6, 2024

Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows

Angel Novelo, outreach coordinator for Los Angeles-based nonprofit CIELO (Comunidades Indígenas en ... more

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Tamalero Cart: Revolutionizing Street Sales Tamalero Cart: Revolutionizing Street Sales
Business September 26, 2024

Tamalero Cart: Revolutionizing Street Sales

When the pandemic hit, Beverly Estrada saw her work hours drastically reduced ... more

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Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Don’t Disregard the Health of Your Teeth Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Don’t Disregard the Health of Your Teeth
Health October 4, 2024

Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Don’t Disregard the Health of Your Teeth

“Ever since I was a kid, I’d be in the dental laboratory ... 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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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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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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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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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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Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments
Health December 6, 2024

Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments

The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the ... more