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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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State election officials warn Postal Service isn’t ready for the election State election officials warn Postal Service isn’t ready for the election
Politics September 13, 2024

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Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris Gen Zers who follow politics and media trend toward Kamala Harris
Politics September 13, 2024

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Is there an official definition of Hispanic or Latino? Is there an official definition of Hispanic or Latino?
Latinos September 13, 2024

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Economy September 12, 2024

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Immigration September 12, 2024

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Business September 11, 2024

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California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills
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New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election New Poll Shows Economic Issues as Top Concern for California Latino Voters in the 2024 General Election
Economy September 10, 2024

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Immigration September 10, 2024

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“You have to move!.” The criminalization of homelessness in Los Angeles “You have to move!.” The criminalization of homelessness in Los Angeles
Homelessness August 23, 2024

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Film August 23, 2024

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