Parriva Newsroom
US

About

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
0
Followers
0
Following
About
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
0
Followers
0
Following
356
More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California? More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?
California September 25, 2026

More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?

Gallup finds 43% of Americans view socialism positively, but capitalism and small ... more

811
California Is Bringing Personal Finance to High School. What Will Students Actually Learn? California Is Bringing Personal Finance to High School. What Will Students Actually Learn?
California September 25, 2026

California Is Bringing Personal Finance to High School. What Will Students Actually Learn?

California high schools must begin offering a standalone personal-finance course in 2027-28, ... more

375
Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next
California September 27, 2026

Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next

Months after the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles has ... more

510
California Students: 5 Education Changes Families Should Know This Week California Students: 5 Education Changes Families Should Know This Week
California September 28, 2026

California Students: 5 Education Changes Families Should Know This Week

Five California education laws signed Sept. 27 could affect students and families ... more

367
Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters? Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters?
2026 Races September 28, 2026

Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters?

Steve Hilton is running for governor of California with a message built ... more

215
Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story. Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story.
California September 29, 2026

Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story.

A new American Heart Association scientific statement says cardiovascular disease became the ... more

420
California Just Signed 21 New Immigration Laws. What Changes for Immigrant Families? California Just Signed 21 New Immigration Laws. What Changes for Immigrant Families?
California September 29, 2026

California Just Signed 21 New Immigration Laws. What Changes for Immigrant Families?

California just enacted 21 laws addressing immigration enforcement, detention, courthouses, workers, victims ... more

985
California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes. California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes.
California September 30, 2026

California Signed New Housing Laws. Here’s What Actually Changes.

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

266
L.A. County Just Approved a $54.2 Billion Budget. Here’s Where the Money Is Going. L.A. County Just Approved a $54.2 Billion Budget. Here’s Where the Money Is Going.
California October 1, 2026

L.A. County Just Approved a $54.2 Billion Budget. Here’s Where the Money Is Going.

Los Angeles County just approved a $54.2 billion budget for the 2026-27 ... more

365
Meet Thrissur, the Kerala City That Saw Nithya Raman’s Story Begin Meet Thrissur, the Kerala City That Saw Nithya Raman’s Story Begin
2026 Races October 2, 2026

Meet Thrissur, the Kerala City That Saw Nithya Raman’s Story Begin

Before Los Angeles, there was Thrissur. At the heart of Kerala, in southern ... more

1,766
Medi-Cal Rules Changed Today in California. Who in L.A. County Could Be Affected? Medi-Cal Rules Changed Today in California. Who in L.A. County Could Be Affected?
California October 1, 2026

Medi-Cal Rules Changed Today in California. Who in L.A. County Could Be Affected?

If you have Medi-Cal in Los Angeles County and recently received a ... more

670
Becerra called Hilton’s claims “alternative facts.” We checked the evidence. Becerra called Hilton’s claims “alternative facts.” We checked the evidence.
2026 Races October 1, 2026

Becerra called Hilton’s claims “alternative facts.” We checked the evidence.

Parriva checks major claims from the September 30 California governor debate between ... more

571
California Just Made Plug-In Solar Easier. Could It Lower Your Electric Bill? California Just Made Plug-In Solar Easier. Could It Lower Your Electric Bill?
California October 3, 2026

California Just Made Plug-In Solar Easier. Could It Lower Your Electric Bill?

California's new plug-in solar law could give renters another way to make ... more

155
What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For? What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For?
California October 4, 2026

What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For?

For some young voters, the biggest barrier may not be whether they ... more

202
Los Angeles Has Housing for Homeless Residents. Why Are Some Units Sitting Empty? Los Angeles Has Housing for Homeless Residents. Why Are Some Units Sitting Empty?
Homelessness October 6, 2026

Los Angeles Has Housing for Homeless Residents. Why Are Some Units Sitting Empty?

A federal court monitor found vacant units, flooding, repairs and disconnected housing ... more

221
Latino Californians: The Economic Question Latino Californians: The Economic Question
California October 8, 2026

Latino Californians: The Economic Question

California’s Latino workers are a huge part of the state’s economy. But ... more

320
As LAUSD Parents Demand More School Police, the District’s Budget Calls for Cuts As LAUSD Parents Demand More School Police, the District’s Budget Calls for Cuts
Education October 9, 2026

As LAUSD Parents Demand More School Police, the District’s Budget Calls for Cuts

Parents are publicly calling for more police and security at schools after ... more

433
Two L.A. Mayoral Polls Show Opposite Results Among Latino Voters. What Explains the Difference? Two L.A. Mayoral Polls Show Opposite Results Among Latino Voters. What Explains the Difference?
Los Angeles October 11, 2026

Two L.A. Mayoral Polls Show Opposite Results Among Latino Voters. What Explains the Difference?

Two recent polls tell very different stories about Latino voters in the ... more

146
California Cut Child-Care Fees. Can Families Still Find Care They Can Afford? California Cut Child-Care Fees. Can Families Still Find Care They Can Afford?
California October 13, 2026

California Cut Child-Care Fees. Can Families Still Find Care They Can Afford?

A lower child-care bill can make a real difference to a family. ... more

EnglishEspañol