Gustavo Arellano

Gustavo Arellano

columnist, LA Times

Gustavo Arellano is a longtime KCRW contributor with his weekly "Orange County Line" commentary, his frequent appearances on "Good Food with Evan Kleiman" and his yearly #TortillaTournament contest. He's a columnist with the Los Angeles Times, a journalism professor at Orange Coast College and an all-around cholo nerd.

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The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.

Will Latinos unfairly lose their homes due to Stanton’s redevelopment plans?

The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.

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Orange County officials want the state to investigate a settlement that expanded subsidies for the Pacific Air Show in Huntington Beach.

An air show settlement raises questions of legality in OC

Orange County officials want the state to investigate a settlement that expanded subsidies for the Pacific Air Show in Huntington Beach.

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Months after Orange County CEO Frank Kim announced his resignation, the O.C. Board of Supervisors are scrambling to find his replacement.

OC CEO retires, search for successor drags on

Months after Orange County CEO Frank Kim announced his resignation, the O.C. Board of Supervisors are scrambling to find his replacement.

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