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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
15
Petitions
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Followers
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Following
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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?

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Culture September 1, 2023

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

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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

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

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Controversial ‘ICE List’ Reveals Identities of 100 Federal Agents, Stirring Legal Debate Controversial ‘ICE List’ Reveals Identities of 100 Federal Agents, Stirring Legal Debate
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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Conservatives Fracture Over Trump Citizenship Fight Conservatives Fracture Over Trump Citizenship Fight
Immigration March 30, 2026

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Birthright citizenship Supreme Court case Trump brings a constitutional debate over the ... more

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Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans
Politics October 5, 2023

Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans

A progressive US congressman from Texas has asked his legislative colleagues to ... 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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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 leaders worry about the suicide rate for Hispanics Community leaders worry about the suicide rate for Hispanics
Mental Health January 18, 2024

Community leaders worry about the suicide rate for Hispanics

The suicide rate for Hispanics in the United States has increased significantly ... 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

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

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Coming Soon: Trump’s Signature Headed for U.S. Currency Coming Soon: Trump’s Signature Headed for U.S. Currency
Economy March 26, 2026

Coming Soon: Trump’s Signature Headed for U.S. Currency

The Trump signature on US currency marks a historic shift tied to ... 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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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