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

Who is following?

24
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The Death of Rob Reiner Exposes America’s Mental Health Struggles and Growing Needs in Immigrant Communities The Death of Rob Reiner Exposes America’s Mental Health Struggles and Growing Needs in Immigrant Communities
Immigration December 17, 2025

The Death of Rob Reiner Exposes America’s Mental Health Struggles and Growing Needs in Immigrant Communities

A growing mental health crisis in immigrant communities collides with addiction, trauma, ... more

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The DEA Increases Its Presence in Mexico The DEA Increases Its Presence in Mexico
Immigration March 10, 2025

The DEA Increases Its Presence in Mexico

"Drug trafficking at the border has decreased. For one reason, the DEA ... more

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The Day Trump Denied Maradona a Visa for Calling Him a ‘Puppet’ The Day Trump Denied Maradona a Visa for Calling Him a ‘Puppet’
Immigration March 24, 2025

The Day Trump Denied Maradona a Visa for Calling Him a ‘Puppet’

With the ongoing immigration crisis in the United States, it's worth remembering ... more

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The cost of insulin in the US will drop by 70 percent The cost of insulin in the US will drop by 70 percent
Wellness March 1, 2023

The cost of insulin in the US will drop by 70 percent

Eli Lilly and Co (LLY.N) will cut list prices by 70% for ... more

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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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The Blow of the ‘Súper Peso’ to Mexican Migrants The Blow of the ‘Súper Peso’ to Mexican Migrants
Immigration June 17, 2023

The Blow of the ‘Súper Peso’ to Mexican Migrants

By Reynaldo Mena 'Super Peso": Months ago, Antonio García's life was flowing without ... more

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The best (and worst) times to drive in California on Memorial Day The best (and worst) times to drive in California on Memorial Day
USA May 25, 2023

The best (and worst) times to drive in California on Memorial Day

Getting on the road early is key when heading out for a ... 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

Five candidates, including incumbent Eunisses Hernández, outline priorities as public safety, homelessness, ... more

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The abuse of fast food already causes more cirrhosis than alcohol The abuse of fast food already causes more cirrhosis than alcohol
Wellness March 13, 2023

The abuse of fast food already causes more cirrhosis than alcohol

The abuse of fast food intake, together with other unhealthy habits such ... more

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Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation
Economy November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year due to inflation

Your Thanksgiving dinner will be pricier this year. One survey, by the American ... more

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The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families
Cover Story November 24, 2025

The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families

This Thursday, thousands of families will look at an empty chair at ... more

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Texas, “immigration policies ‘cruel and inhumane'” Texas, “immigration policies ‘cruel and inhumane'”
Immigration January 15, 2024

Texas, “immigration policies ‘cruel and inhumane'”

Homeland Security is calling Texas' immigration policies "cruel" and "inhumane" after three ... more

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Governor of Texas Abbott calls on courts to uphold Title 42 Governor of Texas Abbott calls on courts to uphold Title 42
Immigration December 19, 2022

Governor of Texas Abbott calls on courts to uphold Title 42

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in an interview aired Sunday on ABC's "This ... more

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Terry Cortez: “The challenge is to vote, vote, and vote.” Terry Cortez: “The challenge is to vote, vote, and vote.”
Immigration February 21, 2025

Terry Cortez: “The challenge is to vote, vote, and vote.”

For Terry Cortez, there is only one option to change things: political ... more

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Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.” Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”
California June 10, 2025

Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”

"People who can are staying home. They're afraid of running into immigration ... more

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Terry Cortez: “Latinos chose ‘la lana,’ the economic situation, and now they want to blame us. Terry Cortez: “Latinos chose ‘la lana,’ the economic situation, and now they want to blame us.
Community November 11, 2024

Terry Cortez: “Latinos chose ‘la lana,’ the economic situation, and now they want to blame us.

For Terry 'El Terrible' Cortez, what happened in the presidential elections was ... more

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Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community” Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community”
Politics November 29, 2023

Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community”

Terri Cortez is one of the most dedicated media voices in the ... more