José Martinez OnCentral Reporter
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José Martinez covers South Los Angeles for KPCC's OnCentral website.
José graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2011, where he majored in theology and worked as the editor in chief of the college newspaper, the Loyolan.
An L.A. transplant originally from San Diego, Martinez is a huge fan of improv and stand-up and does not believe in the Oxford comma.
Stories by José Martinez
The painful truth about rheumatoid arthritis
While the term "arthritis" calls to mind sore joints, people living with the rheumatoid form of the condition say their experience goes far beyond that.
Here's what you need to know about norovirus
The flu is leveling off nationwide, but there's a new virus in town – and it's equally unpleasant.
Hearing loss may lead to cognitive decline, says study
A lot of people assume that hearing loss is simply a part of growing older, and so don't seek a doctor's help.
Gonorrhea could eventually render current treatment useless
A recent study showed that the STD could be on the road to incurability, although so far the U.S. and L.A. County still appear well-equipped to deal with it.
Orange County sees 'dramatic' increase in flu cases (map)
Health officials say flu season in L.A. County seems average so far – but Orange County has already seen two deaths, and officials are concerned about more.
Many docs prescribe brand-name meds over generic when asked
Brand-name drugs can cost up to 80 percent more than their generic counterparts, even though both versions are legally required to do the same thing.
The remarkable comeback of South LA's Charles Drew University
After years of tumult, Charles Drew University is repositioning itself to occupy a unique, mission-driven place in the South Los Angeles health landscape.
Feds: Calif. on track to operate health insurance exchange
States have to be ready to operate their own affordable health insurance exchanges by October – otherwise the federal government will step in and do it for them.
In honor of 2012, our top 12 South LA stories of the year
OnCentral looks back and highlights some of its most popular, interesting and important stories from the year the world was supposed to end.
South LA kids make PALs with LAPD (Photos)
The LAPD's Newton Division provides area youth with one of just a few local extra-curricular activity options – but they rely on volunteers to do so.
19-year-old arrested in killing of South LA teen Unique Russell
Sheriff's homicide detectives arrest a suspect, recover guns in the Fourth of July shooting death of a South LA teenage girl.
Synthetic pot sent thousands to ER in 2010: report
One local health expert says the natural drug's manufactured counterpart is a growing concern, in part because there's still a "learning curve" among users.
1 in 5 US adults affected by mental illness: federal survey
Access to mental health care in South L.A. is difficult to come by, said one local behavioral health expert, especially among the safety net population.
Here's what to do when you catch a winter cold
'Tis the season for the common cold, and if you don't take care of yourself, that sickness could linger for days, even weeks.
Lane closures on Sepulveda Boulevard due to 405 Freeway work
Drivers of the Sepulveda Pass may want to find an alternate route this week. Full closures between Montana Avenue and Church Lane are set to begin at 9 p.m. Monday.
