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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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California Proposition 43 Explained: Why Some Local Taxes Would Need More Votes to Pass California Proposition 43 Explained: Why Some Local Taxes Would Need More Votes to Pass
2026 Proposition September 8, 2026

California Proposition 43 Explained: Why Some Local Taxes Would Need More Votes to Pass

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

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Newsom Vetoes AB 713 Again. Why California’s Campus-Job Fight Isn’t Over Newsom Vetoes AB 713 Again. Why California’s Campus-Job Fight Isn’t Over
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California Proposition 44 Explained: What the 90% Rule Would Mean for Community Health Clinics California Proposition 44 Explained: What the 90% Rule Would Mean for Community Health Clinics
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California Proposition 44 Explained: What the 90% Rule Would Mean for Community Health Clinics

Proposition 44 would require certain nonprofit community clinics to spend at least ... more

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The response to the devastating Boyle Heights warehouse fire has entered a ... more

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Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite? Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?
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Latino Incomes Are Rising. Why Do Housing, Gas and Health Care Still Take Such a Large Bite?

California Latino households are earning more, but housing, transportation and health-care costs ... more

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Business September 18, 2026

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The Los Angeles City Council approved the reallocation of up to $940,000 ... more

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California Just Changed the Rules for National Guard Deployments. What It Means for Los Angeles. California Just Changed the Rules for National Guard Deployments. What It Means for Los Angeles.
California September 19, 2026

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After National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles during the 2025 ... more

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Salvadoran TPS in Los Angeles: What City Council Approved Salvadoran TPS in Los Angeles: What City Council Approved
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Los Angeles City Council voted 13–0 to examine legal services, financial assistance, ... more

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Karen Bass’s Campaign Has a Polling Problem Karen Bass’s Campaign Has a Polling Problem
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LAUSD Enrollment Keeps Falling. What Does It Mean for Your Child’s School? LAUSD Enrollment Keeps Falling. What Does It Mean for Your Child’s School?
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FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
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