Gabriel San Román
@gsanroman2.bsky.social
Tallest Mexican in OC | TimesOC feature writer | Author of the forthcoming “Days of Dissent”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Four felonies for ex-Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament should = time served for flipping ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
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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.
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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.
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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...
The oldest idea in Anaheim politics grows older.
A Disney gate tax failed to make the ballot this week, but some critics claim that the effort was driven by the police union with officer hires and a $350-million police HQ in mind.
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A Disney gate tax failed to make the ballot this week, but some critics claim that the effort was driven by the police union with officer hires and a $350-million police HQ in mind.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Anaheim City Council declines to put a Disney gate tax on the ballot
Anaheim Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava's push for a gate tax ballot measure failed to persuade her colleagues.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The oldest idea in Anaheim politics grows older.
A Disney gate tax failed to make the ballot this week, but some critics claim that the effort was driven by the police union with officer hires and a $350-million police HQ in mind.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
A Disney gate tax failed to make the ballot this week, but some critics claim that the effort was driven by the police union with officer hires and a $350-million police HQ in mind.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Taos Pueblo calls for Kit Carson Park to be renamed.
A previous effort years ago failed.
www.taosnews.com/news/local-n...
A previous effort years ago failed.
www.taosnews.com/news/local-n...
Taos Pueblo calls for 'Red Willow Park' rename
Red Willow Park was again proposed as the new name for Taos' Kit Carson Park — but this time it was suggested by Taos Pueblo Tribal Leadership. The Town of
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October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Taos Pueblo calls for Kit Carson Park to be renamed.
A previous effort years ago failed.
www.taosnews.com/news/local-n...
A previous effort years ago failed.
www.taosnews.com/news/local-n...
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
LA Times/TimesOC/Daily Pilot readers:
Management and the LA Times Guild begin marathon bargaining today after we authorized a strike.
You can sign a picket line pledge now and let management know that if there is a walkout, you will have our back!
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Management and the LA Times Guild begin marathon bargaining today after we authorized a strike.
You can sign a picket line pledge now and let management know that if there is a walkout, you will have our back!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Support Los Angeles Times journalists fighting for a fair contract
The newsroom staff of the Los Angeles Times, represented by Media Guild of the West (NewsGuild-CWA 39213), has been bargaining a new union contract for more than 18 months. In that time, the company h...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
LA Times/TimesOC/Daily Pilot readers:
Management and the LA Times Guild begin marathon bargaining today after we authorized a strike.
You can sign a picket line pledge now and let management know that if there is a walkout, you will have our back!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Management and the LA Times Guild begin marathon bargaining today after we authorized a strike.
You can sign a picket line pledge now and let management know that if there is a walkout, you will have our back!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
Kershaw clutch but Freeman not?
*throws papers in the air*
*throws papers in the air*
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Kershaw clutch but Freeman not?
*throws papers in the air*
*throws papers in the air*
Kershaw in with the bases loaded.
What could go wrong?!
What could go wrong?!
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Kershaw in with the bases loaded.
What could go wrong?!
What could go wrong?!
Reposted by Gabriel San Román
My god Playoff Kershaw looming out there like Checkov's Gun
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
My god Playoff Kershaw looming out there like Checkov's Gun
Reposted by Gabriel San Román
British political commentator Sami Hamdi is being held at the Golden State Annex ICE detention center in McFarland after he was taken by federal agents yesterday from SF airport. @CAIRCalifornia says his arrest is retaliation for his pro-Palestine speech www.latimes.com/california/s...
ICE detains British Muslim political commentator at San Francisco airport
Sami Hamdi, an outspoken critic of Israel, was on a speaking tour in the U.S. A government official said his visa revocation and detention were related to his political speech.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
British political commentator Sami Hamdi is being held at the Golden State Annex ICE detention center in McFarland after he was taken by federal agents yesterday from SF airport. @CAIRCalifornia says his arrest is retaliation for his pro-Palestine speech www.latimes.com/california/s...
Trying to enjoy Halloween season in 2025 be like…
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Trying to enjoy Halloween season in 2025 be like…
The Clippers look…old.
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The Clippers look…old.
Federal prosecutors’ push to drop a cannabis-related wire fraud charge against ex-Anaheim Chamber CEO Todd Ament failed to sway a federal judge.
The decision comes after the judge in another related case ignored a probation recommendation for Melahat Rafiei.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
The decision comes after the judge in another related case ignored a probation recommendation for Melahat Rafiei.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Federal judge declines to drop key charge against ex-Anaheim Chamber CEO
U.S. District Court Judge Fernando Aenlle-Rocha did not dismiss a cannabis-related wire fraud charge from former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Todd Ament's plea deal. Ament is scheduled to...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Federal prosecutors’ push to drop a cannabis-related wire fraud charge against ex-Anaheim Chamber CEO Todd Ament failed to sway a federal judge.
The decision comes after the judge in another related case ignored a probation recommendation for Melahat Rafiei.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
The decision comes after the judge in another related case ignored a probation recommendation for Melahat Rafiei.
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
This anarchist critique of Jacqueline Jones’ biography of Lucy Parsons always made me chuckle.
In all my Mexican life, I’ve never met a Mexican woman named Lucía.
They exist, for sure, but the name is far more popular in Italian…the heritage of Parsons’ purported enslaver and possible father.
In all my Mexican life, I’ve never met a Mexican woman named Lucía.
They exist, for sure, but the name is far more popular in Italian…the heritage of Parsons’ purported enslaver and possible father.
October 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This anarchist critique of Jacqueline Jones’ biography of Lucy Parsons always made me chuckle.
In all my Mexican life, I’ve never met a Mexican woman named Lucía.
They exist, for sure, but the name is far more popular in Italian…the heritage of Parsons’ purported enslaver and possible father.
In all my Mexican life, I’ve never met a Mexican woman named Lucía.
They exist, for sure, but the name is far more popular in Italian…the heritage of Parsons’ purported enslaver and possible father.
I’m watching Shohei Ohtani play the rarest and greatest statistical postseason game of all time!
October 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I’m watching Shohei Ohtani play the rarest and greatest statistical postseason game of all time!