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 US, 80% of Drug Trafficking Inmates are Americans In the US, 80% of Drug Trafficking Inmates are Americans
Crime July 31, 2025

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The overwhelming majority—more than 80 percent—of those convicted of federal drug trafficking ... more

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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 SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter
Latinos February 24, 2026

In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter

Though SELA Arts Foundation is still young, its early efforts have been ... 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

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

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Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress
Latinos June 16, 2023

Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress

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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

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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
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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 June 12, 2025

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

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California July 3, 2025

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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

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

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Immigrants Possess a Powerful Weapon: Resilience Immigrants Possess a Powerful Weapon: Resilience
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"When we crossed the Darién, we saw everything—dead bodies, dangerous animals—we suffered ... 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

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

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Immigration January 25, 2023

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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

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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

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Winning Powerball ticket sold in Los Angeles convenience store Los Angeles County has ... 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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ICE’s Camp East Montana: A Deadly 44 Days ICE’s Camp East Montana: A Deadly 44 Days
Immigration January 21, 2026

ICE’s Camp East Montana: A Deadly 44 Days

As allegations of medical neglect and excessive force mount, deaths at the ... more