Did you know the first L.A. Times Latino staffer started at the paper in the 1920s and held multiple roles throughout his career? Columnist Gustavo Arellano came across Salvador Bagüez’s story and decided to do a deep dive on his work. Much of Bagüez’s life remains a mystery, but you can read more about him at latimes.com.
Rebecca Castillo is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was a special projects lead for the Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore College and USC. In her free time, you can find her hanging out at the Silver Lake Reservoir, drinking boba and exploring the city on foot.
