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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1 million US Residents Headed to Mexico for Holy Week 1 million US Residents Headed to Mexico for Holy Week
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Housing Discrimination in California Disproportionately Affects Historically Marginalized Communities Housing Discrimination in California Disproportionately Affects Historically Marginalized Communities
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‘Greater North America’? Hegseth Lists Greenland, Cuba, Canada, and Mexico ‘Greater North America’? Hegseth Lists Greenland, Cuba, Canada, and Mexico
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Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day
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Cover Story March 31, 2026

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Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks
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"The carreta was established in the late ‘60s by Jesus “Don Chuy” ... more

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Mexico Demands Answers After 13 Citizens Die in ICE Custody Mexico Demands Answers After 13 Citizens Die in ICE Custody
Immigration March 26, 2026

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The Mexicans detained in the United States issue is escalating as officials ... more

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Citywide DUI Crackdown Underway Citywide DUI Crackdown Underway
Crime March 25, 2026

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A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media
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Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1 Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1
Cover Story March 24, 2026

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Ex-Border Chief Greg Bovino Listed Himself as Cherokee Ex-Border Chief Greg Bovino Listed Himself as Cherokee
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Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing
LA Politics March 23, 2026

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Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability
LA Politics March 22, 2026

Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability

Cesar Chavez farmworkers movement controversy is reshaping how leaders, unions, and Latino ... more

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Trump’s Blockade Sparks Cuba’s New Bicycle Boom as Fuel Runs Dry Trump’s Blockade Sparks Cuba’s New Bicycle Boom as Fuel Runs Dry
Politics March 22, 2026

Trump’s Blockade Sparks Cuba’s New Bicycle Boom as Fuel Runs Dry

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What Drives Trump’s Fixation on This Man? What Drives Trump’s Fixation on This Man?
Immigration March 22, 2026

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LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass
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