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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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Born on February 6, 1970
Joined March 25, 2023
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LA County House Races Start to Take Shape After Voters Approve Prop. 50 Congressional Maps LA County House Races Start to Take Shape After Voters Approve Prop. 50 Congressional Maps
LA Politics November 17, 2025

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Immigration December 5, 2024

LA council adopts sanctuary city ordinance

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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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Immigration September 22, 2025

LA Activists Launch Effort to Record and Expose Immigration Enforcement Actions

Hundreds of people gathered at MacArthur Park on Saturday for the launch ... more

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Los Angeles February 25, 2025

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Crime September 9, 2025

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The city you call home should feel exactly like that: home. Ideally, ... more

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Cover Story October 23, 2026

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Bass’s directive advances reforms Raman and other council members backed in 2025. ... more

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Business August 28, 2026

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Climate Change January 17, 2025

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Immigration July 10, 2025

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For the estimated 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, material ... more

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