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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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Latinos continue to be ignored by Hollywood, according to report Latinos continue to be ignored by Hollywood, according to report
Latinos October 12, 2023

Latinos continue to be ignored by Hollywood, according to report

Is the Latinx community underrepresentation in Hollywood? Although Latinos make up about 25% ... more

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Latinos and scams: email is the favorite medium to set a bait Latinos and scams: email is the favorite medium to set a bait
Latinos June 10, 2024

Latinos and scams: email is the favorite medium to set a bait

This is a classic scam variant. Consumers receive a legitimate-looking check for ... more

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Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care
Health January 21, 2026

Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care

New American Heart Association data reveals persistent heart attack risks and unequal ... more

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Small Business May 20, 2024

Latino/a businesses are the fastest growing demographic in the US, Stanford finds

Latino- and Latina-owned businesses represent the fastest growing demographic in the U.S. ... more

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Latino workers die on the job more than any other group Latino workers die on the job more than any other group
Latinos April 26, 2024

Latino workers die on the job more than any other group

Black workers’ job fatality rates are the highest they’ve been in nearly ... more

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Latino voters: New record number of potential voters in November Latino voters: New record number of potential voters in November
Latinos April 9, 2024

Latino voters: New record number of potential voters in November

Latinos have grown at the second-fastest rate, behind Asian Americans, of any ... more

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Latinos September 16, 2025

Latino Voters Turning Away from Trump, New Survey Reveals

President Donald Trump's approval is plummeting with Latino voters, a voting bloc ... more

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Latino Voters Dump Trump After the Shortest Honeymoon in Political History Latino Voters Dump Trump After the Shortest Honeymoon in Political History
Immigration September 11, 2025

Latino Voters Dump Trump After the Shortest Honeymoon in Political History

President Donald Trump's approval rating with Hispanics has plunged to a near ... more

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Latino Vendors of South L.A. are supposed to leave by the end of October Latino Vendors of South L.A. are supposed to leave by the end of October
USA October 18, 2023

Latino Vendors of South L.A. are supposed to leave by the end of October

Vendors of a South Los Angeles mini-mall set for demolition protested on ... more

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Education December 1, 2025

Latino Students Vanish From LAUSD — and Newcomers Don’t Show Up

  New data shows steep drops in newcomer student enrollment across Los Angeles ... more

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Latino Students Are Making Academic Gains in LA County, but Progress Varies by District Latino Students Are Making Academic Gains in LA County, but Progress Varies by District
California October 17, 2026

Latino Students Are Making Academic Gains in LA County, but Progress Varies by District

New California test results show math and reading gains among Latino students, ... more

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Latino power: The California Latino Legislative Caucus turns its bills into laws 54% of the time Latino power: The California Latino Legislative Caucus turns its bills into laws 54% of the time
Latinos May 15, 2024

Latino power: The California Latino Legislative Caucus turns its bills into laws 54% of the time

In a significant shift from anti-immigrant policies of the 1990s, California now ... more

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Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done? Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?
Health December 20, 2024

Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?

The Latino population has accounted for 56% of the US population growth ... more

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Latino Mental Health Could Benefit if Senator Padilla’s Initiative is Approved Latino Mental Health Could Benefit if Senator Padilla’s Initiative is Approved
Mental Health July 26, 2023

Latino Mental Health Could Benefit if Senator Padilla’s Initiative is Approved

Recently, Dr. Ilan Shapiro shared with Parriva that mental health is one ... more

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Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks
cancer March 28, 2025

Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks

High consumption of sodas and energy drinks may be fueling a rise ... more

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Latino Influencers Paid by California Governor Campaigns Face Scrutiny Over Disclosure Rules Latino Influencers Paid by California Governor Campaigns Face Scrutiny Over Disclosure Rules
Politics May 26, 2026

Latino Influencers Paid by California Governor Campaigns Face Scrutiny Over Disclosure Rules

California’s 2026 governor’s race is rapidly becoming a test case for the ... 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?
California September 17, 2026

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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