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Francisco Castro was born in El Salvador. He came to the United States at age 15. He attended California State University Northridge where he obtained a B.A. in Print Journalism. He has worked in newspapers, web, magazines and public relations. Previously, he spent four years as the Metro Editor for La Opinion, the largest daily Spanish newspaper in the West Coast. Before that, he was a reporter and Metro Editor for Hoy Newspaper, a Spanish weekly in Los Angeles.

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Francisco Castro was born in El Salvador. He came to the United States at age 15. He attended California State University Northridge where he obtained a B.A. in Print Journalism. He has worked in newspapers, web, magazines and public relations. Previously, he spent four years as the Metro Editor for La Opinion, the largest daily Spanish newspaper in the West Coast. Before that, he was a reporter and Metro Editor for Hoy Newspaper, a Spanish weekly in Los Angeles.
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Phone: +1 2132686064
Born on February 6, 1970
Joined March 25, 2023
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DHS Requests Access to Legally Restricted Child-Support Records Database DHS Requests Access to Legally Restricted Child-Support Records Database
Immigration March 12, 2026

DHS Requests Access to Legally Restricted Child-Support Records Database

Officials warn that granting immigration enforcement access to the Federal Parent Locator ... more

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Federal Judge Blocks ICE Raids on Certain Religious Centers, But not All Federal Judge Blocks ICE Raids on Certain Religious Centers, But not All
Immigration February 25, 2025

Federal Judge Blocks ICE Raids on Certain Religious Centers, But not All

  A federal judge has issued an order preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement ... more

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February: Start of The Cellphone Ban in LAUSD Schools. February: Start of The Cellphone Ban in LAUSD Schools.
Education January 7, 2025

February: Start of The Cellphone Ban in LAUSD Schools.

Another notable change for the spring semester is LAUSD schools cellphone ban, ... more

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Fears Surge in Ranks After Hegseth Signs Off on Controversial Follow-Up Strike Fears Surge in Ranks After Hegseth Signs Off on Controversial Follow-Up Strike
Cover Story December 3, 2025

Fears Surge in Ranks After Hegseth Signs Off on Controversial Follow-Up Strike

There is an increasing apprehension among service members that they may be ... more

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Fear Returns: Immigration Raids Reignite Anxiety and Chaos Fear Returns: Immigration Raids Reignite Anxiety and Chaos
Immigration September 11, 2025

Fear Returns: Immigration Raids Reignite Anxiety and Chaos

For much of the summer, undocumented immigrants in the Los Angeles region ... more

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“Fear is natural”; Guillermo del Toro sends a message to Mexicans in the US “Fear is natural”; Guillermo del Toro sends a message to Mexicans in the US
Entertainment June 24, 2025

“Fear is natural”; Guillermo del Toro sends a message to Mexicans in the US

Guillermo del Toro is one of the most important Mexican film directors ... more

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Fear Intensifies—But So Does Determination: Immigrants Hold Firm Under Trump Fear Intensifies—But So Does Determination: Immigrants Hold Firm Under Trump
Immigration November 19, 2025

Fear Intensifies—But So Does Determination: Immigrants Hold Firm Under Trump

As the Trump administration seeks to remake the immigration system and deports ... more

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Fear in the Classroom: LA Immigration Raids Keep Latino Students Home Fear in the Classroom: LA Immigration Raids Keep Latino Students Home
Education May 10, 2025

Fear in the Classroom: LA Immigration Raids Keep Latino Students Home

A surge in immigration enforcement near Los Angeles schools is reigniting fear ... more

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Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown
Economy September 29, 2025

Fear Grips California: Jobs Vanish Amid Immigration Crackdown

A new report from UC Merced Community and Labor Center shows California’s ... more

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Fear and Silence: ICE Pursues Gig Workers, Tech Giants Say Nothing Fear and Silence: ICE Pursues Gig Workers, Tech Giants Say Nothing
Immigration August 28, 2025

Fear and Silence: ICE Pursues Gig Workers, Tech Giants Say Nothing

Angry residents of a Washington high-rise apartment building gathered as federal agents, ... more

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FDA Warns Recalled Canned Tuna Was Accidentally Reshipped to California FDA Warns Recalled Canned Tuna Was Accidentally Reshipped to California
Food January 20, 2026

FDA Warns Recalled Canned Tuna Was Accidentally Reshipped to California

Consumers urged to check specific Genova Yellowfin tuna cans after botulism-linked recall ... more

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FDA warns of unregulated use of Ketamine to treat depression FDA warns of unregulated use of Ketamine to treat depression
Mental Health October 12, 2023

FDA warns of unregulated use of Ketamine to treat depression

The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert on Tuesday about the ... more

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FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods
Health December 20, 2024

FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods

Food manufacturers will have to show their products meet a threshold for ... more

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Health August 29, 2025

FDA Restrictions Could Push COVID Shot Prices to $225

Millions of Americans may struggle to find Covid-19 vaccines this fall, and ... more

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FDA Issues Global FreeStyle Libre 3 Recall After 7 Deaths and 736 Injuries FDA Issues Global FreeStyle Libre 3 Recall After 7 Deaths and 736 Injuries
Health December 4, 2025

FDA Issues Global FreeStyle Libre 3 Recall After 7 Deaths and 736 Injuries

The international FreeStyle Libre 3 recall warns diabetes patients of faulty glucose ... more

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FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front
Health June 10, 2024

FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to ... more

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FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill, Expanding Access Beyond Injections FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill, Expanding Access Beyond Injections
Health January 7, 2026

FDA Approves First Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill, Expanding Access Beyond Injections

The oral Wegovy pill could change obesity treatment for millions—especially patients facing ... more

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FDA Approves First Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer’s in Adults with Cognitive Decline FDA Approves First Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer’s in Adults with Cognitive Decline
Health May 18, 2025

FDA Approves First Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer’s in Adults with Cognitive Decline

Japanese-developed Lumipulse test offers a faster, less invasive way to detect early ... more

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FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer
Healthcare July 30, 2024

FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Guardant Health’s blood test, ... more

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FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems
Health March 5, 2025

FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems

Diabetic macular edema (DME) affects about 750,000 people in the United States ... more

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