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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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Path to asylum seekers narrows, especially for Latinos Path to asylum seekers narrows, especially for Latinos
Immigration December 13, 2024

Path to asylum seekers narrows, especially for Latinos

Approval rates for asylum seekers in the U.S. are dropping dramatically in ... more

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Passport renewals go digital to ease wait times for American travelers Passport renewals go digital to ease wait times for American travelers
USA September 19, 2024

Passport renewals go digital to ease wait times for American travelers

Passport renewal is finally joining the 21st Century and going digital, easing ... more

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Passport Police? Rubio’s Power Grab Sparks ‘Thought Crime’ Passport Police? Rubio’s Power Grab Sparks ‘Thought Crime’
Politics September 15, 2025

Passport Police? Rubio’s Power Grab Sparks ‘Thought Crime’

In March, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stripped Turkish doctoral student Rümeysa ... more

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Parents of Alex Pretti Accuse Trump Administration of “Reprehensible Lies” Parents of Alex Pretti Accuse Trump Administration of “Reprehensible Lies”
Immigration January 25, 2026

Parents of Alex Pretti Accuse Trump Administration of “Reprehensible Lies”

Parents of Alex Pretti Condemn DHS After Border Patrol Fatally Shoots VA ... more

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Parents want to prohibit homeless encampments near schools Parents want to prohibit homeless encampments near schools
Homelessness June 1, 2022

Parents want to prohibit homeless encampments near schools

Tired of their kids walking past a sprawling homeless encampment where they ... more

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Parents continue to be involved with their children’s lives into adulthood. Parents continue to be involved with their children’s lives into adulthood.
Mental Health January 26, 2024

Parents continue to be involved with their children’s lives into adulthood.

As parents watch their young adult children navigate the transition to adulthood, ... more

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Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on suspicion of child abuse Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on suspicion of child abuse
USA September 1, 2023

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on suspicion of child abuse

A Utah woman who gave online parenting advice via a once popular ... more

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That Sudden Fear Might not be Anxiety. What Doctors Say you’re Really Feeling That Sudden Fear Might not be Anxiety. What Doctors Say you’re Really Feeling
Health April 9, 2026

That Sudden Fear Might not be Anxiety. What Doctors Say you’re Really Feeling

Understanding panic attack vs anxiety can change how people seek treatment, manage ... more

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Panic at the Polls! How to Cope with Election Stress Panic at the Polls! How to Cope with Election Stress
Mental Health November 5, 2024

Panic at the Polls! How to Cope with Election Stress

You toss and turn in bed. You don’t want to pick up ... more

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Pandemic-driven health labor shortage appears over Pandemic-driven health labor shortage appears over
Labor March 27, 2023

Pandemic-driven health labor shortage appears over

The COVID-driven labor shortage that's plagued health systems appears to be done, ... more

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Health February 4, 2026

The Painkillers Many of Us Rely On May Be Keeping Back Pain Alive

New research suggests common anti-inflammatory drugs offer short-term relief—but may raise the ... more

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Padilla says in Senate ‘it’s time to wake up’ after forced removal from Noem’s event Padilla says in Senate ‘it’s time to wake up’ after forced removal from Noem’s event
Immigration June 18, 2025

Padilla says in Senate ‘it’s time to wake up’ after forced removal from Noem’s event

Sen. Alex Padilla on Tuesday encouraged Americans to peacefully protest against President ... more

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Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses
Economy May 22, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses

Faster commutes, restored jobs, and renewed access bring economic relief to thousands ... more

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Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy
Health April 19, 2024

Ozempic’s could have an effect on pregnancy

An increasing number of women are reporting unplanned pregnancies — even among ... more

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Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It? Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It?
Health February 23, 2025

Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It?

  Blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic no longer in shortage, the ... more

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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety
Health Cover Story March 10, 2026

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety

Federal regulators are raising new concerns about side effects linked to Ozempic ... more

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Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic & Saxenda: Suicidal Thoughts Raise Concerns Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic & Saxenda: Suicidal Thoughts Raise Concerns
Health July 11, 2023

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic & Saxenda: Suicidal Thoughts Raise Concerns

The European Medicines Agency is investigating Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic and ... more

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Overdoses increase in Latinos and FDA urges to develop medications to attack this phenomenon Overdoses increase in Latinos and FDA urges to develop medications to attack this phenomenon
Wellness October 5, 2023

Overdoses increase in Latinos and FDA urges to develop medications to attack this phenomenon

Overdose deaths among Latinos have nearly tripled since 2011, according to a ... more

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