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
Clogged arteries and stroke risk: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
South LA's well-being: So-so, according to new rankings
In Gallup-Healthways annual survey that measures well-being in all 50 states, California ranked 18th.
Study sheds light on sugar's role in type 2 diabetes
Research from Stanford University found that a population's diabetes rises as its access to sugary foods increases.
The link between sugar and diabetes: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
Emailing doctor often not an option for low-income patients
Around seven in 10 low-income patients say they're interested in communicating electronically with their health providers – but only 19 percent actually do.
Study: Diabetes drug can double pancreatitis risk
It was a known possible side effect, but this was the first study to be specific and say the drug doubles pancreatitis risk among users.
What alcohol may mean for SIDS: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
Male nurse numbers skyrocket over 4 decades, says study
Although male nurses are overwhelmingly outnumbered by their female counterparts, they still out-earn them by an average of $9,600 a year.
Poll: Parents less likely to consider their children overweight
While nearly one in three children is obese, only 15 percent of parents polled say they consider their children "a little" or "very" overweight.
What poor sleep habits can do: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
What obesity could mean for asthma: In health news today
OnCentral's daily round-up of the health headlines southside Angelenos ought to know about.
Hundreds to descend upon Long Beach for 2013 TED conference
This year's speakers' roster includes Bono, Elon Musk and a woman who tastes food for a living. The conference will move next year to Vancouver.
Delays on 405 construction aggravate commuters, homeowners
A Metro spokesman confirms completion of the Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project won't be completed until mid-2014.
South LA's newest farmers market officially opens
The market was established with the help of an $81,000-grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Doctor shortage leaves future of primary care uncertain
A health reform provision will extend affordable coverage to millions next year – but it's still unclear who is going to care for all those new patients.
