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?

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LAUSD Summer School Begins Amid Smoke and Heat Concerns LAUSD Summer School Begins Amid Smoke and Heat Concerns
Education June 21, 2026

LAUSD Summer School Begins Amid Smoke and Heat Concerns

As LAUSD launches its Summer of Learning program, families and teachers are ... more

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LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided
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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Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28 Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28
Education March 29, 2026

Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28

LAUSD Proposition 28 funds lawsuit raises questions about arts funding, school board ... more

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LAUSD Under Fire Amid Federal Investigation and Mounting Crises LAUSD Under Fire Amid Federal Investigation and Mounting Crises
Education May 5, 2026

LAUSD Under Fire Amid Federal Investigation and Mounting Crises

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating LAUSD over alleged mishandling of ... more

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3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt 3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt
Cover Story February 22, 2026

3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt

As layoffs move forward, the Los Angeles school district is authorizing hundreds ... more

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LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars
Education February 18, 2026

LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars

The LAUSD budget deficit exposes deeper questions about enrollment decline, record California ... more

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Launch plan to assist Californians with mental illness Launch plan to assist Californians with mental illness
Mental Health March 30, 2023

Launch plan to assist Californians with mental illness

Eight California counties are going first in a planned statewide, controversial experiment ... more

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Latinx, Slavery and warehouses: How the industry has impacted this generation? Latinx, Slavery and warehouses: How the industry has impacted this generation?
Labor September 8, 2022

Latinx, Slavery and warehouses: How the industry has impacted this generation?

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

Latinos spend more on Black Friday than on Cyber ​​Monday, according to a report

Cyber ​​Monday — expected to be the biggest online shopping day of ... 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

A new study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute found ... more

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Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout
Latinos November 5, 2022

Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout

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

Latino voters united on economic issues; divided by social issues

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

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Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote? Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?
LA Politics May 18, 2026

Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?

Polls show Karen Bass with a clear advantage among Latino voters, but ... more

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Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up
Politics May 28, 2026

Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up

Housing costs are crushing families. Immigration fears remain high. The cost of ... more

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The Powerful History of Latino Veterans America Too Often Overlooks The Powerful History of Latino Veterans America Too Often Overlooks
Veterans Day May 26, 2026

The Powerful History of Latino Veterans America Too Often Overlooks

From East Los Angeles memorials to battlefields across the world, generations of ... more

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Latino Unemployment Holds at 5% as Federal Cuts and Tech Layoffs Reshape U.S. Job Market Latino Unemployment Holds at 5% as Federal Cuts and Tech Layoffs Reshape U.S. Job Market
Labor May 27, 2026

Latino Unemployment Holds at 5% as Federal Cuts and Tech Layoffs Reshape U.S. Job Market

The latest federal labor report reveals slowing job growth, layoffs in key ... more

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