Gustavo Arellano

Gustavo Arellano

columnist, LA Times

Contact: Website

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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Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

Disneyland to invest $2.5 billion in theme park expansion

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

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An OC congressional race in the upcoming elections could tip the political scales in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Orange County stories to watch for in 2024

An OC congressional race in the upcoming elections could tip the political scales in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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For many in the Latino community, the act of making and eating tamales brings people together during the holiday season.

Tamaladas are epitome of a holiday banquet: Gustavo Arellano

For many in the Latino community, the act of making and eating tamales brings people together during the holiday season.

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