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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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Born on February 6, 1970
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California Vote-Counting Rules Are Changing Starting Jan. 1 California Vote-Counting Rules Are Changing Starting Jan. 1
Politics December 26, 2025

California Vote-Counting Rules Are Changing Starting Jan. 1

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Health October 17, 2025

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Immigration January 31, 2025

California to Alert Students, Parents if ICE Agents Turn Up Under New Bill

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LGBTQ August 29, 2023

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID

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California September 28, 2026

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California November 27, 2025

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Politics February 21, 2026

California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health

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California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes. California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes.
California September 30, 2026

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California’s new housing laws change how homes are approved, built and preserved, ... more

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California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping. California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.
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California Reports First Flu and RSV Death in Child Under 5

RSV is a relatively common respiratory virus and most patients recover in ... more

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A new state lottery system to help prospective buyers purchase their first ... more

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California January 2, 2026

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DMV says most Californians are unaffected, but some immigrants with legal status ... more

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California Proposition 45 Explained: What the New Environmental Review Rules Would Change California Proposition 45 Explained: What the New Environmental Review Rules Would Change
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2026 Proposition September 8, 2026

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California Proposition 43 would not directly raise or lower your tax bill. ... more

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