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LA Times Today: The last lament of the California gringo (Column)

LA Times Today: The last lament of the California gringo (Column)

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The word “gringo” has history dating way back. We see it in the names of some Mexican restaurants and on their menus referring to food items with less of a kick.

But the word recently stirred up controversy between two San Diego county politicians.

L.A. Times columnist Gustavo Arellano has the story and his point of view on the word.

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