Reynaldo Mena

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Reynaldo Mena is a Mexican journalist with deep expertise in Southern California. He previously served as editor of La Opinión and as editorial director of Hoy Los Angeles. His career also includes roles at the Orange County Register, the San Jose Mercury News, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He currently serves as Content Editor at Parriva.

Joined May 30, 2022

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Reynaldo Mena is a Mexican journalist with deep expertise in Southern California. He previously served as editor of La Opinión and as editorial director of Hoy Los Angeles. His career also includes roles at the Orange County Register, the San Jose Mercury News, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He currently serves as Content Editor at Parriva.
Joined May 30, 2022

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Deaths in Immigration Detention Surge to 22-Year High, Doctors Warn Deaths in Immigration Detention Surge to 22-Year High, Doctors Warn
Immigration April 16, 2026

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ICE detainee deaths are rising to their highest levels in decades, with ... more

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Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks
Cover Story April 14, 2026

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Food April 13, 2026

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L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them? L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?
LA Politics April 8, 2026

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Cover Story April 5, 2026

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Cover Story April 4, 2026

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Mexican soldiers wounded Iran conflict highlights the growing human cost of the ... more

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‘Güeras Aliadas’: Two Women Helping Track Migrants Lost in ICE Detention ‘Güeras Aliadas’: Two Women Helping Track Migrants Lost in ICE Detention
Immigration April 3, 2026

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Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates
Cover Story April 2, 2026

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Education April 1, 2026

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US Announces Social Media Screening for Mexican Visa Applicants: Public Accounts Required US Announces Social Media Screening for Mexican Visa Applicants: Public Accounts Required
Immigration April 1, 2026

US Announces Social Media Screening for Mexican Visa Applicants: Public Accounts Required

US visa social media screening is expanding across multiple visa categories, raising ... more

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The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction The Smartphone Trap: How Big Tech Engineered Addiction
Mental Health April 1, 2026

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Smartphone use and teen mental health are increasingly linked as new research, ... more

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Border Patrol Chief Accused in Overseas Sex Worker Scandal Border Patrol Chief Accused in Overseas Sex Worker Scandal
Immigration April 1, 2026

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