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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In the Struggle, the Dead Still Matter: Immigrants Who Died in ICE Custody In the Struggle, the Dead Still Matter: Immigrants Who Died in ICE Custody
Immigration October 22, 2025

In the Struggle, the Dead Still Matter: Immigrants Who Died in ICE Custody

Parriva believes that learning the stories of the deceased is a way ... more

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In July, the law that sealed the criminal records in California goes into effect In July, the law that sealed the criminal records in California goes into effect
Politics November 30, 2022

In July, the law that sealed the criminal records in California goes into effect

California lawyers approved one of the most far-reaching criminal justice reform measures ... more

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Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media
Mental Health February 28, 2023

Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media

Andrea Graham, co-director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention at Northwestern Universitysays ... more

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Immigration: “There’s employment needed right now. Jobs are available.” Immigration: “There’s employment needed right now. Jobs are available.”
Immigration March 9, 2023

Immigration: “There’s employment needed right now. Jobs are available.”

President Joe Biden's plan for greening the economy relies on a simple ... more

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Immigration Services plans to raise application fees from $1,225 to $1,540 for Green Cards Immigration Services plans to raise application fees from $1,225 to $1,540 for Green Cards
Immigration February 9, 2023

Immigration Services plans to raise application fees from $1,225 to $1,540 for Green Cards

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the federal agency that oversees legal immigration, ... more

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Immigration Reform: High Expectations, Little Time Immigration Reform: High Expectations, Little Time
Immigration December 7, 2022

Immigration Reform: High Expectations, Little Time

The Senate is reportedly weighing a new bipartisan immigration reform framework that ... more

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Immigration Raids: This country has a workforce shortage. Immigration Raids: This country has a workforce shortage.
Immigration June 12, 2025

Immigration Raids: This country has a workforce shortage.

Home health aides, janitors, building cleaners, maids, housekeepers, childcare workers, and food ... more

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Immigration ‘kidnappings’: The danger of having brown skin Immigration ‘kidnappings’: The danger of having brown skin
California July 3, 2025

Immigration ‘kidnappings’: The danger of having brown skin

Two novel challenges to the Trump administration were filed this week in ... more

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Immigrants Possess a Powerful Weapon: Resilience Immigrants Possess a Powerful Weapon: Resilience
Immigration June 7, 2025

Immigrants Possess a Powerful Weapon: Resilience

"When we crossed the Darién, we saw everything—dead bodies, dangerous animals—we suffered ... more

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Immigrants residing in California are much less likely than others to have a gun at home Immigrants residing in California are much less likely than others to have a gun at home
Immigration December 21, 2022

Immigrants residing in California are much less likely than others to have a gun at home

Findings from a new UCLA report reveal that immigrants living in California ... more

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Immigrant naturalizations in the U.S. are rising again Immigrant naturalizations in the U.S. are rising again
Immigration December 2, 2022

Immigrant naturalizations in the U.S. are rising again

After a sharp drop in naturalizations in the early stages of the ... more

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“I’m Not a Criminal!” Mexican TikToker Shouts as He’s Arrested by ICE in Chicago “I’m Not a Criminal!” Mexican TikToker Shouts as He’s Arrested by ICE in Chicago
Immigration September 30, 2025

“I’m Not a Criminal!” Mexican TikToker Shouts as He’s Arrested by ICE in Chicago

Kevin Ledezma (aka Isaac) has been detained by ICE. The young man in ... more

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“I vowed to love myself, love what I do, and love those around me.” “I vowed to love myself, love what I do, and love those around me.”
Community January 18, 2023

“I vowed to love myself, love what I do, and love those around me.”

  If you wish to ask Brandy Rametta will collaborate every week with tips, ... more

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Illegal border crossings arise to highest of Biden’s term Illegal border crossings arise to highest of Biden’s term
Immigration January 25, 2023

Illegal border crossings arise to highest of Biden’s term

A surge in Cuban and Nicaraguan arrivals at the U.S. border with ... more

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Ignacio López Tarso: The greatest Mexican actor died at the age of 98 Ignacio López Tarso: The greatest Mexican actor died at the age of 98
Entertainment March 12, 2023

Ignacio López Tarso: The greatest Mexican actor died at the age of 98

The renowned actor from the golden age of cinema was hospitalized due ... more

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If you bought your ticket at Las Palmitas in L.A. you could have been the winner If you bought your ticket at Las Palmitas in L.A. you could have been the winner
USA July 20, 2023

If you bought your ticket at Las Palmitas in L.A. you could have been the winner

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Los Angeles convenience store Los Angeles County has ... more

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Anti-ICE Patrols: A Community Defense Against Immigration Raids Anti-ICE Patrols: A Community Defense Against Immigration Raids
Cover Story December 14, 2025

Anti-ICE Patrols: A Community Defense Against Immigration Raids

When federal immigration agents move through Northeast Los Angeles, residents often hear ... more

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ICE Is Now Desperately Recruiting Teenagers as Agents ICE Is Now Desperately Recruiting Teenagers as Agents
Immigration August 8, 2025

ICE Is Now Desperately Recruiting Teenagers as Agents

That's how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday told social ... more

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ICE Detains Relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ICE Detains Relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Cover Story November 26, 2025

ICE Detains Relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

  Detention of press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s family member sparks renewed debate over ... more