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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The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention
Immigration February 10, 2026

The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention

ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. ... more

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MAGA Pollster on Trump’s ICE Push: “It Is Not Good” MAGA Pollster on Trump’s ICE Push: “It Is Not Good”
Politics February 10, 2026

MAGA Pollster on Trump’s ICE Push: “It Is Not Good”

Rasmussen’s Mark Mitchell says harsh immigration enforcement has triggered a sharp drop ... more

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America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol
Health February 10, 2026

America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol

New federal data shows near-daily cannabis use now exceeds daily drinking, reshaping ... more

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Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide
Food February 10, 2026

Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide

From East L.A. street corners to the Super Bowl LX halftime show, ... more

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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... more

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The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers
LA Politics February 5, 2026

The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers

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Trump’s DHS Uses Secret Subpoenas to Collect Critics’ Personal Data Trump’s DHS Uses Secret Subpoenas to Collect Critics’ Personal Data
Immigration February 3, 2026

Trump’s DHS Uses Secret Subpoenas to Collect Critics’ Personal Data

A Washington Post investigation reveals how administrative subpoenas can expose Americans’ private ... more

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The last straw: ‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home The last straw: ‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
USA February 3, 2026

The last straw: ‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home

How crypto investors used a towering Trump effigy to turn digital hype ... more

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Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community
Immigration February 2, 2026

Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community

The Dodgers already betrayed Los Angeles once, now they're on track to ... more

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If the Dodgers Go to the White House, They Should Remember Who Filled the Stands Back Home If the Dodgers Go to the White House, They Should Remember Who Filled the Stands Back Home
Cover Story February 1, 2026

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As the team considers its championship celebration in Washington, fans at home ... more

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Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom
Mental Health January 29, 2026

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As social media addiction lawsuits expand, families and school districts warn of ... more

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Empty Shelters, Aid on the Brink at the Mexican Border Empty Shelters, Aid on the Brink at the Mexican Border
Immigration January 29, 2026

Empty Shelters, Aid on the Brink at the Mexican Border

At a migrant shelter in Tijuana, fewer Latino families wait near the ... more

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$2,500 Birth Certificates: Migrants Claim Mexican Origin After ICE Detentions $2,500 Birth Certificates: Migrants Claim Mexican Origin After ICE Detentions
Immigration January 29, 2026

$2,500 Birth Certificates: Migrants Claim Mexican Origin After ICE Detentions

Fake Mexican birth certificates sold in Chiapas reveal how Latin American migrants ... more

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A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it. A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it.
Immigration January 29, 2026

A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it.

As immigration enforcement expands, Latino lawmakers and civil rights groups warn of ... more

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Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race
Cover Story January 29, 2026

Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race

As the MacArthur Park City Council election dominates headlines, voters across Los ... more

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid—Again—to End Family Reunification Parole Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid—Again—to End Family Reunification Parole
Immigration January 26, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid—Again—to End Family Reunification Parole

A Boston federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump ... more

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Newsom Ridicules Trump’s Shift from ‘Nazi-Cosplayer’ to ‘Mr. Bribes’ Newsom Ridicules Trump’s Shift from ‘Nazi-Cosplayer’ to ‘Mr. Bribes’
Immigration January 26, 2026

Newsom Ridicules Trump’s Shift from ‘Nazi-Cosplayer’ to ‘Mr. Bribes’

Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and national protests, President Trump ... more

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Minneapolis Refuses to Kneel — It’s Making Trump Tremble Minneapolis Refuses to Kneel — It’s Making Trump Tremble
Cover Story January 26, 2026

Minneapolis Refuses to Kneel — It’s Making Trump Tremble

The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good have intensified protests, community ... more

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Enough is enough! On Friday, January 30, join a nationwide day of no school, no work, and no shopping Enough is enough! On Friday, January 30, join a nationwide day of no school, no work, and no shopping
Cover Story January 26, 2026

Enough is enough! On Friday, January 30, join a nationwide day of no school, no work, and no shopping

Two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis have ... more