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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LéaLA Launches Exciting Plans for Its Milestone Tenth Edition LéaLA Launches Exciting Plans for Its Milestone Tenth Edition
Culture August 25, 2025

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Luis Gustavo Padilla Montes, president of the University of Guadalajara Foundation USA, ... more

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Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site
Latinos June 12, 2023

Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site

"Calling for Action: Urgent Cleanup Needed for Contaminated Communities at Former Battery ... more

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Lawmakers target child labor laws to ease worker shortage Lawmakers target child labor laws to ease worker shortage
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Lawmakers target child labor laws to ease worker shortage

Legislators in multiple states are invoking a widespread labor shortage to push ... more

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Immigration March 23, 2023

Lawmakers, leaders insist on stop to border wall construction

Political leaders and community activists gathered this week to express their displeasure ... more

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LAUSD will have 16 parks available to serve students during the strike LAUSD will have 16 parks available to serve students during the strike
LA March 21, 2023

LAUSD will have 16 parks available to serve students during the strike

Sixteen LA County parks will be extending their "Every Body Plays Program" ... more

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Cover Story February 26, 2026

LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided

  A federal search warrant and emergency board meeting raise urgent questions about ... more

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Launch plan to assist Californians with mental illness Launch plan to assist Californians with mental illness
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Labor September 8, 2022

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There is the discussion about the political power of Latinx, their young ... more

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Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices
Economy March 24, 2023

Latinos suffer more from the escalation in food prices

Latinos and Black American adults are at a much higher risk of ... more

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Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report
Economy November 27, 2022

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Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress
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Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout
Latinos November 5, 2022

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Despite the increased role of Latino voters in determining elections and vast ... more

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Latinos are ignored in the statistics in prisons and the police Latinos are ignored in the statistics in prisons and the police
Latinos March 10, 2023

Latinos are ignored in the statistics in prisons and the police

A new report examining how Latinos interact with the criminal justice system ... more

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Latino voters united on economic issues; divided by social issues Latino voters united on economic issues; divided by social issues
Politics October 4, 2022

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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Hispanic voters are on the rise Hispanics have accounted for ... more

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Mental Health January 9, 2024

Latino teenagers use the internet the most in the US

Today, nearly all U.S. teens say they use the internet every day ... more