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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.
US
Phone: +1 2132686064
Born on February 6, 1970
Joined March 25, 2023
14
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Councilwoman urges community to enroll seniors in free meal program Councilwoman urges community to enroll seniors in free meal program
LA December 17, 2023

Councilwoman urges community to enroll seniors in free meal program

The free meal program approved by The Los Angeles City Council which ... more

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Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez Wants to pause Dodgers gondola Project Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez Wants to pause Dodgers gondola Project
Eunisses Hernandez January 26, 2024

Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez Wants to pause Dodgers gondola Project

City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez introduced a motion Wednesday calling on the city ... more

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Could Donald Trump Withhold Wildfire Aid from California? Could Donald Trump Withhold Wildfire Aid from California?
Politics January 13, 2025

Could Donald Trump Withhold Wildfire Aid from California?

As wildfires ravage Southern California, the winds of political change could snuff ... more

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Culture September 1, 2023

Could ants’ nests hold the secret to reducing traffic congestion on the 405 Freeway?

In a new study, UCLA biologists discovered insights about how ants build ... more

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Controversy over sudden reduction of fentanyl seizures on the U.S. border Controversy over sudden reduction of fentanyl seizures on the U.S. border
Crime June 4, 2025

Controversy over sudden reduction of fentanyl seizures on the U.S. border

After years of confiscating rising amounts of fentanyl, the opioid that has ... more

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Immigration October 3, 2025

Controversial ‘ICE List’ Reveals Identities of 100 Federal Agents, Stirring Legal Debate

Unknown until now, the name of Dominick Skinner, an Irishman living in ... more

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Consumption of fentanyl increases on the Mexican border Consumption of fentanyl increases on the Mexican border
Crime December 22, 2022

Consumption of fentanyl increases on the Mexican border

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, has been ... more

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Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers
USA May 2, 2024

Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers

Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers ... more

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Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce
Labor January 9, 2024

Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce

America's labor market is coming off a boil, but one unexpected corner ... more

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Massive Concertina Wire Border Push Begins Across Southwest Massive Concertina Wire Border Push Begins Across Southwest
Immigration December 12, 2025

Massive Concertina Wire Border Push Begins Across Southwest

Over 43,000 rolls of concertina wire border have been delivered and being ... more

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Concern over end of funding for English learners Concern over end of funding for English learners
Education April 3, 2024

Concern over end of funding for English learners

US school districts are facing a pandemic funding cliff this year that ... more

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“Complete Meltdown”: MAGA Turns on Trump Over His Worker Insult “Complete Meltdown”: MAGA Turns on Trump Over His Worker Insult
Labor November 12, 2025

“Complete Meltdown”: MAGA Turns on Trump Over His Worker Insult

Donald Trump's insistence that America doesn't have talented workers drew angry blowback ... more

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Companies seek to help students pay their debts Companies seek to help students pay their debts
Business August 30, 2023

Companies seek to help students pay their debts

Vacation days, health care, 401(k) matching and now: student loan repayment. More ... more

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Economy October 21, 2024

Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations

Both presidential candidates promise to build more homes. One promises to deport ... more

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Community college enrollment grows as students seek affordable career pathways Community college enrollment grows as students seek affordable career pathways
Education May 30, 2023

Community college enrollment grows as students seek affordable career pathways

Community college enrollment, buoyed by younger students and fresh interest in job-related ... more

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Communication still trumps AI as most in demand job skill Communication still trumps AI as most in demand job skill
Labor February 9, 2024

Communication still trumps AI as most in demand job skill

Communication is the most in-demand job skill for the second year in ... more

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Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community
Health June 20, 2023

Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact ... more

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Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Strikes the Population Under 50 Years of Age Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Strikes the Population Under 50 Years of Age
cancer July 3, 2023

Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Strikes the Population Under 50 Years of Age

In a study published by the American Cancer Society in March, researchers ... more

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Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra’s hearing delayed as legal team challenges deportation: “She was targeted” Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra’s hearing delayed as legal team challenges deportation: “She was targeted”
Immigration April 1, 2025

Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra’s hearing delayed as legal team challenges deportation: “She was targeted”

A lawyer representing Colorado immigrants' rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra claims Vizguerra's 1st ... more

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Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening
Health January 28, 2026

Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening

American Cancer Society data shows early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing while Latino ... more