Gabriel San Román Wins Ruben Salazar Award for Immigration Reporting
Gabriel San Román, a reporter for Times Community News, has been awarded the Ruben Salazar Award by the California Chicano News Media Association. The award recognizes his feature on self-deportation, which follows the story of Arturo, an undocumented immigrant who chose to relocate from Anaheim to Tijuana. San Román's reporting sheds light on the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants, including economic hardships and lack of access to social programs. The story challenges conventional narratives about immigration, highlighting the complexities and personal decisions involved in self-deportation. 
