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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
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Economy March 10, 2026

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California Faces Sky-High Gas Prices: Quick Relief Options Exist—Let’s Get It Done California Faces Sky-High Gas Prices: Quick Relief Options Exist—Let’s Get It Done
California March 18, 2026

California Faces Sky-High Gas Prices: Quick Relief Options Exist—Let’s Get It Done

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California Fast Food Workers Hit With Layoffs Ahead of Law Raising Minimum Wage to $20 an Hour California Fast Food Workers Hit With Layoffs Ahead of Law Raising Minimum Wage to $20 an Hour
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Immigration December 18, 2025

California Law Lets Immigrant Parents Appoint Caregivers if Separated

Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez The California Family Preparedness Plan Act allows parents—many in Latino ... more

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Cover Story November 11, 2025

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Business December 9, 2024

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On January 1, a new law goes into effect in California that ... more

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California eases COVID-19 protocols, mild cases no longer warrant isolation California eases COVID-19 protocols, mild cases no longer warrant isolation
Health January 24, 2024

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California, the state that once enacted some of the strictest COVID-19 protocols, ... more

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California January 4, 2026

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California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up
LA September 6, 2023

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California Delays Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses California Delays Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses
California December 31, 2025

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California declares emergency over bird flu outbreak California declares emergency over bird flu outbreak
Health December 19, 2024

California declares emergency over bird flu outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Wednesday over the ... more

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California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low
Economy February 25, 2025

California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low

An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and ... more

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Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing
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California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health
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The new initiative, called CARE Court — for Community Assistance, Recovery and ... more

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California Bill Would Protect Schools, Child Care Centers From Immigration Raids California Bill Would Protect Schools, Child Care Centers From Immigration Raids
Immigration December 6, 2024

California Bill Would Protect Schools, Child Care Centers From Immigration Raids

Amid fear of mass deportations under the incoming Trump administration, a state ... more

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California to Alert Students, Parents if ICE Agents Turn Up Under New Bill California to Alert Students, Parents if ICE Agents Turn Up Under New Bill
Immigration January 31, 2025

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

California schools could be required under new a bill to notify students ... more

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California Named Best Food State in the U.S., New Study Finds California Named Best Food State in the U.S., New Study Finds
Food February 19, 2026

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California and Texas had the nation’s largest Latino population in 2022 California and Texas had the nation’s largest Latino population in 2022
Latinos September 24, 2023

California and Texas had the nation’s largest Latino population in 2022

Latinos are the largest racial or ethnic group in California and Texas. ... more