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gsanroman2.bsky.social
Tallest Mexican in OC | TimesOC feature writer | Author of the forthcoming “Days of Dissent” [email protected] Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2pwnhc6d
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Barr was one of the senior editors alleged to have banned Felicia Sonmez from covering Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing because she had spoken publicly about the experience - estimated to be shared by 1 out of every 6 women - of being sexually assaulted.

How many folks in your circle of Mexican friends and families are actively having conversations about getting their dual citizenship in light of...everything?

Can the 68th Assembly district--which sits at the heart of Orange County's liberal Latino politics--turn progressive? Two young progressives from Santa Ana are seeking to push the Sacramento seat to the left. My follow up: www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Bezos is really filling a void here!

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, here’s the backstory of Orange County’s first Black council member and mayor, as well as other notable “firsts!” ochistoryfrombelow.wordpress.com/2025/01/26/a...

BREAKING: Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that if cartels are deemed terrorist orgs, then the suppliers of weapons—over 74% of which come FROM the U.S.—should ALSO face accountability for enabling terrorism. As a result, Mexico is expanding its lawsuit targeting U.S gun manufacturers. 🇲🇽

The Associated Press has sued Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech. "This targeted attack on the AP’s editorial independence and ability to gather and report the news strikes at the very core of the First Amendment." apnews.com/article/ap-l...

Not even the bat caves are safe! www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Great reporting by @apignataro.bsky.social! lbwatchdog.com/demonstrator...

Lucero Herrera of UCLA Labor Center expressed concerns that the bill would represent a step back for manicurists. "Extending the exemption could further erode worker protections and perpetuate precarity in the nail salon industry." By @gsanroman2.bsky.social www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

A Fullerton councilwoman returned donations in order to vote against keeping an outdoor dining area in downtown. But did she have to? Whether applicable or not, Walk on Wilshire raises questions about the Levine Act's ability to curb "pay-to-play" politics. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Santa Ana Unified makes major concessions in a legal settlement with a coalition of Jewish groups who alleged in a lawsuit that antisemitism, secrecy "infected" the district's ethnic studies rollout. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Charity in public doesn’t require a permit in San Clemente after proposed regulations on handing out food failed to pass. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

REVEALED: we identified the operator of an overtly racist X account, "GlomarResponder," as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, other social media activity, and courtroom observation.

Edgars working at the grocery store turning it into “Stater Bruhs!”

"Pedro and Elizabeth – they asked that their real names not be used to protect their privacy – have pending asylum applications. They are authorized to be in the country while they await their hearing, and have the legal right to work here." elpasomatters.org/2025/02/16/m...

Peltier is home. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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In case anybody was wondering: #Disneyland has had only two (white) women presidents (Rebecca Campbell lasted only 8 months in the role) and one (white) gay president in its 69-year existence. www.axios.com/2025/02/11/d...

This week, De Los, the Latino vertical I help oversee, launched the De Los 101, a list of Latino businesses and organizations we feel represent the best of LA. From coffee shops to art galleries to community spaces. Check it out! 1/2 www.latimes.com/delos/story/...

The nail salon industry has been rattled by a labor law change that advocates say will better protect mostly Vietnamese women manicurists from being misclassified as self-employed. But an OC Assemblyman says they’ve been “racially targeted” in backing a new bill. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Ada Briceño is making an appeal to working class voters in her bid to represent the 67th Assembly District. "The only way to bring back the working class is if you legislate on their behalf. Who better to do that than a former worker and organizer like myself?" www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Easter is on 4/20 this year. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

Thought I’d never post this but: Ben Simmons is ballin’ #ClipperNation!

O.C. Asian American groups form partnership to boost cancer screenings latimes.com/socal/daily-... @gsanroman2.bsky.social

Welcome to the Guild Eagle, the voice of LA Times workers. Please subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date as the Guild fights for the future of *our* newspaper. latguild.com/news/2025/2/...

“The Brits invading Africa actually represents—and this is going to get me in trouble—but it was, if you look at how forward it brought the African colonies, it ended up being a net positive.” - Candace Owens.

The Huntington Beach Community and Library Services Commission unanimously approves the design of the Central Library anniversary plaque with “MAGA” on it. Commissioner Jeanne Paris: “Make America great is not a racist comment.” The overflow crowd loudly boos.

Courts *ordered* the Trump admin to stop its spending freeze Yet ProPublica found place after place where $ is still frozen -hot meals for elderly and disabled -groceries for those in need -maternal & child health services -a clinic that serves the poor www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Spectacles are gonna spectacle. Meanwhile...https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/06/louisiana-unhoused-people-warehouse

How does Lupe Fiasco not have a Pulitzer?

Mavs didn’t get no bum. Put some respect on AD’s name!

"In 1996, the New Mexico State Legislature passed a House Joint Memorial declaring “Red or Green?” as the official state question. In 2023, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill declaring the smell of roasting green chile the state’s official aroma." www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/red-...

via @gsanroman2.bsky.social “We don’t want to be Huntington Beach,” said San Clemente City Councilman Mark Enmeier to applause. “We … don’t want to get involved in national politics.” www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

NBA trade deadline on BlueSky has been just a bunch of Shams reposts since Shams ain’t here. No Woj 💣 anymore

Orange County’s only sanctuary city mulls over how to face down Trump, mass deportations. My reporting: www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

My latest: San Clemente, a beach town in south O.C. shelves an effort to back up Huntington Beach in its newest lawsuit against California’s “sanctuary state” law. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

AFGE reported gaining 11,162 union members since January. In comparison, the union only gained 14,699 members in all of 2024. paydayreport.com/afge-gains-1...

A reader gave me the ol’ Cronkite lecture on objectivity—as if Cronkite wasn’t pro-war in Vietnam before he wasn’t.

DHS released images of the first immigrants under the Trump administration to be sent to Guantanamo Bay this week. (I will not post images featuring people’s faces, obviously without their consent.)