Laura Castañeda
@Presspasslc
Former Deputy Editor Editorial & Opinion @NAHJSDTJ Prez. Professor, Independent Producer, Filmmaker. Chicago Native. Retweets not endorsements.
On the same day a team editorial at @sdutOpinion on the ICE protests was pulled, my position as deputy editor was suddenly eliminated. Thanks 🙏🏽 to the SD community for allowing me to lift your voices. My next chapter TBA. I won’t be silenced and neither should you. 💪🏽
Opinion: Being an adult Catholic isn’t easy. Pope Leo gives me hope. @sdutOpinion #popeleo #Chicago #CatholicChuch sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/05/30/opi…
Chicago-born and Sox-strong, Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope, and he’s already stirring global curiosity. Rooted in faith and shaped by real-world experience, he may inspire a new generation. By @sdutOpinion editor Laura Castañeda @presspasslc sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/05/30/opi…
@sdutopinion Deputy Editor Laura Castañeda @presspasslc recalls the terrifying events of Oct. 21, 2007, when wildfires swept through the region. Motivated by a story of migrants lost in the flames, she co-produced a powerful documentary. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/17/opi…
Here is our Editorial Board endorsement guide for the election. If it helps you vote, the extra work is worth it! #endoresements #editorialboard @sdutOpinion #Vote2024 #https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/21/union-tribune-editorial-board-endorsements-for-nov-5-election/
NAHJ voices concerns over the firing of senior Latina editor at San Diego Union-Tribune – National Association of Hispanic Journalists nahj.org/nahj-voices-co…
Evisceration of San Diego Union-Tribune continues with editor firing objectivejournalism.org/2025/06/san-di…
MY LATEST @latimes COLUMNA: 'We're all just a bunch of Josés': Vance's dig at Padilla is a new low. RT, porfas! latimes.com/california/sto…
KPBS Evening Edition: Tuesday June 17, 2025 youtube.com/live/NfUdeJ5IH… via @YouTube the truth matters.
Consider donating to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. With our changing world, there is a greater need. I’m still in awe by the talent! Hsf.net
Last chance to meet 10 local news managers at our @NAHJSDTJ event tonight @uofsandiego - must register here: Don't miss it! eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-new…
According to Mexico News Daily, Billionaire Carlos Slim, Mexico's richest man, will attend Trump inauguration; President Sheinbaum not invited.
My brother’s house burned in #Altadena. My niece's school burned down. I am trying to help from very far away. Thank you to all the community and friends who have supported my brother and his family. Please share the link. Any support is appreciated. tinyurl.com/2t8d3psn
MASS DEPORTATION PLAN COMING TOGETHER: Trump taps his “czar” to oversee the potential removal of millions. Filed for Monday’s @CBSEveningNews (featuring the reporting of @CeciliaVega & @60Minutes)
Seventeen years ago one of the worst wildfires swept through this region - I documented this horrible event for 6 months - this is the real story of the Harris Fire you might not know. Forever grateful to @sbradley368CA @joaquinelizondo Willie Williams. youtube.com/watch?v=9fJ5Ep…
Congratulations to Maria Velasquez & The Latino Legacy Foundation on your Storytellers Festival. Such impact. Educators take advantage of the free curriculum! Keynote, Icon and Playwright Luis Valdez touched our souls. latinolegacyfoundation.org/home/
Our @NAHJSDTJ social media panel was a hit. @gracias to @uofsandiego for hosting, and our sharp panelists @bellamayaross Kristin Valdivia, @HederCasas hasta pronto!
