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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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Amid health fears, plastic makers pledge greater transparency over chemicals Amid health fears, plastic makers pledge greater transparency over chemicals
Environment December 1, 2022

Amid health fears, plastic makers pledge greater transparency over chemicals

Plastic makers need to be more transparent about the chemicals used in ... more

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Report: Hope in Experimental Alzheimer’s Medicine Report: Hope in Experimental Alzheimer’s Medicine
Health November 30, 2022

Report: Hope in Experimental Alzheimer’s Medicine

An experimental Alzheimer's drug modestly slowed the brain disease's inevitable worsening, researchers ... more

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The fentanyl crisis worsens. Flood the streets of LA The fentanyl crisis worsens. Flood the streets of LA
Wellness November 30, 2022

The fentanyl crisis worsens. Flood the streets of LA

The impact that fentanyl continues to have on the California population continues ... more

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55 Latin songs were placed on the list of the most listened to on Apple Music 55 Latin songs were placed on the list of the most listened to on Apple Music
Entertainment November 30, 2022

55 Latin songs were placed on the list of the most listened to on Apple Music

“Stay,” the smash hit by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber topped ... more

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Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID
COVID December 19, 2022

Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County who contract COVID-19 are more ... more

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The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors
Homelessness December 20, 2022

The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she will be moving unhoused people ... more

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Newsom asks Biden for emergency declaration after extreme storms batter California Newsom asks Biden for emergency declaration after extreme storms batter California
Climate Change January 10, 2023

Newsom asks Biden for emergency declaration after extreme storms batter California

Gov. Gavin Newsom will ask President Joe Biden to declare a state ... more

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Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it! Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!
Food January 10, 2023

Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!

Having a hearty appetite has long been perceived at Latino tables as ... more

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What is Wellness and Why it is Important for Latinos What is Wellness and Why it is Important for Latinos
Wellness January 9, 2023

What is Wellness and Why it is Important for Latinos

According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, ... more

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Excessive salt consumption can also lead to kidney problems Excessive salt consumption can also lead to kidney problems
Health January 6, 2023

Excessive salt consumption can also lead to kidney problems

The salt. Excessive consumption of this substance increases the risk of developing ... more

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More support for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period More support for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
Health January 6, 2023

More support for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period

Low-income Californians with health insurance through the state's Medicaid program will have ... more

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Baldwin Hills tenants fighting Boston University to keep their homes Baldwin Hills tenants fighting Boston University to keep their homes
Housing January 2, 2023

Baldwin Hills tenants fighting Boston University to keep their homes

Dozens of Black and Latine tenants held a press conference on December ... more

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Future surge in diabetes could dramatically impact people under 20 in U.S. Future surge in diabetes could dramatically impact people under 20 in U.S.
Health December 30, 2022

Future surge in diabetes could dramatically impact people under 20 in U.S.

The number of young people under age 20 with diabetes in the ... more

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Zero deforestation in the Amazon, they choose an environmentalist to protect the area Zero deforestation in the Amazon, they choose an environmentalist to protect the area
Environment December 30, 2022

Zero deforestation in the Amazon, they choose an environmentalist to protect the area

Brazil´s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Thursday that Amazon activist ... more

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More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022 More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022
Wellness December 29, 2022

More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and ... more

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Group urges feds to investigate Snapchat over fentanyl sales Group urges feds to investigate Snapchat over fentanyl sales
Crime December 27, 2022

Group urges feds to investigate Snapchat over fentanyl sales

As the U.S. deals with its deadliest overdose crisis to date, a ... more

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Planting trees. What’s the magic number? 31.4 million Planting trees. What’s the magic number? 31.4 million
Environment December 26, 2022

Planting trees. What’s the magic number? 31.4 million

The urban forestry field has long operated with limited means to deliver ... more

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American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades
Wellness December 22, 2022

American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades

The average life expectancy for Americans shortened by over seven months last ... 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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The fentanyl invasion in the US reaches levels to wipe out the entire population The fentanyl invasion in the US reaches levels to wipe out the entire population
Crime December 21, 2022

The fentanyl invasion in the US reaches levels to wipe out the entire population

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Tuesday that it seized over 379 ... more

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