Gabriel San Román
@gsanroman2.bsky.social
Tallest Mexican in OC | TimesOC feature writer | Author of the forthcoming “Days of Dissent”
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Is it ever not going to be the busiest holiday travel week/weekend for Americans?
Give me some fluctuating data AAA!
Give me some fluctuating data AAA!
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Is it ever not going to be the busiest holiday travel week/weekend for Americans?
Give me some fluctuating data AAA!
Give me some fluctuating data AAA!
My latest investigation:
A manager for the Metro Cities Fire Authority, which is led by Anaheim, helped steer a 911 call review contract to her niece without disclosing the family tie.
The bidding process raises more questions.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
A manager for the Metro Cities Fire Authority, which is led by Anaheim, helped steer a 911 call review contract to her niece without disclosing the family tie.
The bidding process raises more questions.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Anaheim employee recommended niece for a contract reviewing 911 calls
Brenda Carrion, a Metro Cities Fire Authority manager, approved payments to her niece to review 911 calls after a contract bidding process that included another niece. No family relationships appear t...
www.latimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
My latest investigation:
A manager for the Metro Cities Fire Authority, which is led by Anaheim, helped steer a 911 call review contract to her niece without disclosing the family tie.
The bidding process raises more questions.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
A manager for the Metro Cities Fire Authority, which is led by Anaheim, helped steer a 911 call review contract to her niece without disclosing the family tie.
The bidding process raises more questions.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
A portion of Anaheim’s tourism improvement district funds is going to be reallocated to boost housing initiatives for resort hotel workers.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Anaheim leaders support using tourism funds to bolster housing initiatives
The Anaheim City Council this week backed the reallocation of about $3 million in tourism district funds, collected from participating hotels, toward citywide housing initiatives.
www.latimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A portion of Anaheim’s tourism improvement district funds is going to be reallocated to boost housing initiatives for resort hotel workers.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
For a short period of time, I effectively had “free” health insurance in the U.S. through a small leftwing labor union.
The health insurance plan had a high deductible but with zero employee contributions.
On the back end, a pre-loaded HSA card covered ALL out of pocket expenses within limit.
The health insurance plan had a high deductible but with zero employee contributions.
On the back end, a pre-loaded HSA card covered ALL out of pocket expenses within limit.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
For a short period of time, I effectively had “free” health insurance in the U.S. through a small leftwing labor union.
The health insurance plan had a high deductible but with zero employee contributions.
On the back end, a pre-loaded HSA card covered ALL out of pocket expenses within limit.
The health insurance plan had a high deductible but with zero employee contributions.
On the back end, a pre-loaded HSA card covered ALL out of pocket expenses within limit.
James Harden at 36 drops 55 against the Hornets.
Franchise record for the Clippers!
Franchise record for the Clippers!
November 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
James Harden at 36 drops 55 against the Hornets.
Franchise record for the Clippers!
Franchise record for the Clippers!
Kawhi Leonard has been injured often during his time with the Clippers.
What’s striking about this season is Ty Lue’s inability to coach around it to keep the team’s 14-season winning streak alive.
He had bench squads playing .500 ball in the past. That’s not the case now. Why?
What’s striking about this season is Ty Lue’s inability to coach around it to keep the team’s 14-season winning streak alive.
He had bench squads playing .500 ball in the past. That’s not the case now. Why?
November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Kawhi Leonard has been injured often during his time with the Clippers.
What’s striking about this season is Ty Lue’s inability to coach around it to keep the team’s 14-season winning streak alive.
He had bench squads playing .500 ball in the past. That’s not the case now. Why?
What’s striking about this season is Ty Lue’s inability to coach around it to keep the team’s 14-season winning streak alive.
He had bench squads playing .500 ball in the past. That’s not the case now. Why?
Among the concerns some council members expressed is whether such a lease agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection would violate California’s “sanctuary state” law.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
San Clemente considers Border Protection surveillance to spot panga boats at sea
The San Clemente City Council directed staff to continue negotiations on a lease agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a maritime surveillance system.
www.latimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Among the concerns some council members expressed is whether such a lease agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection would violate California’s “sanctuary state” law.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
X Atencio grew up in Walsenburg-a manito from southern Colorado-and became a Disney legend.
I'd like to think the humor and celebratory spirit that Atencio brought to the Haunted Mansion through script and song came from how Mexican culture approaches death.
www.latimes.com/travel/story...
I'd like to think the humor and celebratory spirit that Atencio brought to the Haunted Mansion through script and song came from how Mexican culture approaches death.
www.latimes.com/travel/story...
The little-known story behind one of Disneyland's most recognizable ride songs
A new book explores the life, legacy and artistry of Xavier 'X' Atencio, whose work as an early Walt Disney Imagineer is still felt today at Disneyland.
www.latimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
X Atencio grew up in Walsenburg-a manito from southern Colorado-and became a Disney legend.
I'd like to think the humor and celebratory spirit that Atencio brought to the Haunted Mansion through script and song came from how Mexican culture approaches death.
www.latimes.com/travel/story...
I'd like to think the humor and celebratory spirit that Atencio brought to the Haunted Mansion through script and song came from how Mexican culture approaches death.
www.latimes.com/travel/story...
I guess nobody wants to leave it up as a monument/testament to political corruption?
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
'Shameful. It's a disgrace.' O.C. Vietnam vets memorial overshadowed by corruption, shoddy work
Orange County is suing, alleging that most of the money that was supposed to be allocated to a Vietnam War memorial was instead used for personal gain.
www.latimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I guess nobody wants to leave it up as a monument/testament to political corruption?
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Reposted by Gabriel San Román
My hot take is that the nfl should make the cowboys/raiders game an annual tradition during thanksgiving. I even wrote a newsletter all about it featuring prominent paisa scholars like @randradefranco.bsky.social in 2021.
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
My hot take is that the nfl should make the cowboys/raiders game an annual tradition during thanksgiving. I even wrote a newsletter all about it featuring prominent paisa scholars like @randradefranco.bsky.social in 2021.
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
A park named for Kit Carson in Taos, New Mexico has finally been renamed Red Willow Park.
Carson was infamous for his brutality against Diné (Navajo) people.
www.taosnews.com/news/politic...
Carson was infamous for his brutality against Diné (Navajo) people.
www.taosnews.com/news/politic...
Town of Taos formally renames Kit Carson Park
The Town of Taos Council approved a resolution changing the name of Kit Carson Park to Red Willow Park at a special meeting Monday (Nov. 17), and in doing so
www.taosnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A park named for Kit Carson in Taos, New Mexico has finally been renamed Red Willow Park.
Carson was infamous for his brutality against Diné (Navajo) people.
www.taosnews.com/news/politic...
Carson was infamous for his brutality against Diné (Navajo) people.
www.taosnews.com/news/politic...
Raiders vs. Cowboys
AKA the Chicano Super Bowl!
AKA the Chicano Super Bowl!
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Raiders vs. Cowboys
AKA the Chicano Super Bowl!
AKA the Chicano Super Bowl!
Jeannette Jara won the first round as expected but by a really slim margin that probably won’t hold in the runoff.
apnews.com/article/chil...
apnews.com/article/chil...
Chile's presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and pro-Trump conservative
Chile is bracing for a tense presidential runoff after a first-round vote on Sunday set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party and an ultraconservative veteran politician, sharply polar...
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Jeannette Jara won the first round as expected but by a really slim margin that probably won’t hold in the runoff.
apnews.com/article/chil...
apnews.com/article/chil...
Shohei Ohtani’s 2021 MVP season with the Angels is still his most impressive one.
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Shohei Ohtani’s 2021 MVP season with the Angels is still his most impressive one.
Orange County—Westminster City Council voted 4-1 to re-designate All American Way as Charlie Kirk Way.
In a separate vote, councilmembers voted to declare Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk day in the city.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
In a separate vote, councilmembers voted to declare Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk day in the city.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Charlie Kirk Way and Day: Westminster votes to honor slain conservative activist
Westminster City Council declared Oct. 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day" and moved to redesignate All American Way in his name amid criticisms of councilmembers campaigning for higher office from the dais.
www.latimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Orange County—Westminster City Council voted 4-1 to re-designate All American Way as Charlie Kirk Way.
In a separate vote, councilmembers voted to declare Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk day in the city.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
In a separate vote, councilmembers voted to declare Oct. 14 as Charlie Kirk day in the city.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Solid summary of the stakes heading into the presidential elections in Chile this Sunday, where Jeannette Jara may win the first round but is expected to lose in a second round of voting.
Most likely to the son of a Nazi, even.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
Most likely to the son of a Nazi, even.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi
On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.
truthout.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Solid summary of the stakes heading into the presidential elections in Chile this Sunday, where Jeannette Jara may win the first round but is expected to lose in a second round of voting.
Most likely to the son of a Nazi, even.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
Most likely to the son of a Nazi, even.
truthout.org/articles/in-...
One of the proposed reforms would require the top 5 donors to a PAC be listed by name on mailers, etc.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Cypress discusses campaign finance reforms ahead of next year's election
Cypress Mayor David Burke introduced a discussion on possible campaign finance reforms and secured a vote to bring a contribution limit and donor disclosure law before the City Council in January.
www.latimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
One of the proposed reforms would require the top 5 donors to a PAC be listed by name on mailers, etc.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
UPDATE: A federal judge denied ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament's attempt to withdraw from his plea deal in connection w/ the FBI's political corruption probe.
But his sentencing hearing has been pushed to Dec. 12, in part, to consider the chamber's push for victim status in the case.
But his sentencing hearing has been pushed to Dec. 12, in part, to consider the chamber's push for victim status in the case.
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
UPDATE: A federal judge denied ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament's attempt to withdraw from his plea deal in connection w/ the FBI's political corruption probe.
But his sentencing hearing has been pushed to Dec. 12, in part, to consider the chamber's push for victim status in the case.
But his sentencing hearing has been pushed to Dec. 12, in part, to consider the chamber's push for victim status in the case.
The lack of 90 Day Fiancé discourse on this app shows that the greater internet has not migrated over here yet.
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The lack of 90 Day Fiancé discourse on this app shows that the greater internet has not migrated over here yet.
U.S. Attorney’s Office:
Four felonies for ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament should = time served for flipping ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Four felonies for ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament should = time served for flipping ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Federal prosecutors recommend time served for ex-Anaheim Chamber CEO
Prosecutors have asked a judge to hand down time served for Todd Ament, who pleaded guilty in 2022 to four felonies, while Ament's attorneys seek to withdraw his plea agreement.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
U.S. Attorney’s Office:
Four felonies for ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament should = time served for flipping ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Four felonies for ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament should = time served for flipping ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Seems like the only time I see the Mexi masses on Southern California media is when the Dodgers or Lakers win a championship.
We’re all but invisible otherwise.
Anyway, it’s good to see raza on the vox pop tip. Just remember: we’re available for reactions to other things, too!
We’re all but invisible otherwise.
Anyway, it’s good to see raza on the vox pop tip. Just remember: we’re available for reactions to other things, too!
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Seems like the only time I see the Mexi masses on Southern California media is when the Dodgers or Lakers win a championship.
We’re all but invisible otherwise.
Anyway, it’s good to see raza on the vox pop tip. Just remember: we’re available for reactions to other things, too!
We’re all but invisible otherwise.
Anyway, it’s good to see raza on the vox pop tip. Just remember: we’re available for reactions to other things, too!
The Trump administration is deporting victims of domestic violence right into the hands of their abusers.
Excellent reporting by @racheluranga.bsky.social.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Excellent reporting by @racheluranga.bsky.social.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
She helped get her violent husband deported. Then ICE deported her — straight into his arms.
Carmen's abusive husband came home drunk one night last summer. He pounded and kicked the door.
www.latimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Trump administration is deporting victims of domestic violence right into the hands of their abusers.
Excellent reporting by @racheluranga.bsky.social.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Excellent reporting by @racheluranga.bsky.social.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Ohtani on the Dodgers is big KD on the Warriors vibes, tho.
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ohtani on the Dodgers is big KD on the Warriors vibes, tho.
This is the greatest World Series I’ve ever seen.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculous.
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This is the greatest World Series I’ve ever seen.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculous.
I wonder if a lot of couples who want to start a family but can’t afford it will move to New Mexico on account of this.
The state is not densely populated. There could be a number of impacts.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/01/n...
The state is not densely populated. There could be a number of impacts.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/01/n...
New Mexico becomes the first U.S. state to offer free child care to all residents
New Mexico became the first U.S. state to offer free child care in a bid to boost its economy and lift education and child welfare levels.
www.cnbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I wonder if a lot of couples who want to start a family but can’t afford it will move to New Mexico on account of this.
The state is not densely populated. There could be a number of impacts.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/01/n...
The state is not densely populated. There could be a number of impacts.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/01/n...