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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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

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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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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

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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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A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it. A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it.
Immigration January 29, 2026

A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it.

As immigration enforcement expands, Latino lawmakers and civil rights groups warn of ... more

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ICE Baby Jails: Poor Conditions, Child Detention, and Family Struggles ICE Baby Jails: Poor Conditions, Child Detention, and Family Struggles
Immigration March 1, 2026

ICE Baby Jails: Poor Conditions, Child Detention, and Family Struggles

As ICE expands family detention at the Dilley facility in Texas, immigrant ... more

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ICE Everywhere: Roofs, Streets, Stores—and Workers Too Afraid to Return ICE Everywhere: Roofs, Streets, Stores—and Workers Too Afraid to Return
Cover Story January 15, 2026

ICE Everywhere: Roofs, Streets, Stores—and Workers Too Afraid to Return

A series of immigration raids across Southern California Wednesday left workers and ... 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

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“We Have Not Seen His Body”: Family Demands Justice After Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody in Adelanto “We Have Not Seen His Body”: Family Demands Justice After Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody in Adelanto
Immigration March 3, 2026

“We Have Not Seen His Body”: Family Demands Justice After Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody in Adelanto

The ICE custody death at Adelanto Detention Center is raising urgent questions ... more

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ICE Agents: Untouchable and Dangerous — Victims of Trump’s Arrest Quotas? ICE Agents: Untouchable and Dangerous — Victims of Trump’s Arrest Quotas?
Immigration June 13, 2025

ICE Agents: Untouchable and Dangerous — Victims of Trump’s Arrest Quotas?

A few weeks ago, Tom Homan, the border czar, received a reprimand ... more

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ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting
Immigration August 22, 2025

ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting

With record-breaking temperatures these days, there's one group of people who can't ... more

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ICE Agents Breaking the Law: Why Are So Few Facing Prosecution for Their Brutality? ICE Agents Breaking the Law: Why Are So Few Facing Prosecution for Their Brutality?
Cover Story November 18, 2025

ICE Agents Breaking the Law: Why Are So Few Facing Prosecution for Their Brutality?

ICE agents are breaking the law every day; they feel powerful and ... more

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ICE accidentally posted identities of 6,000 asylum seekers to agency website ICE accidentally posted identities of 6,000 asylum seekers to agency website
Immigration December 1, 2022

ICE accidentally posted identities of 6,000 asylum seekers to agency website

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday that it had erroneously posted ... more

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“I never thought it would happen to us”: Guatemalan Woman Devastated by her Husband’s Arrest “I never thought it would happen to us”: Guatemalan Woman Devastated by her Husband’s Arrest
Immigration January 20, 2026

“I never thought it would happen to us”: Guatemalan Woman Devastated by her Husband’s Arrest

  Street vendors say surprise enforcement actions are leaving immigrant workers defenseless across ... more

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‘I feel betrayed by my country’ ‘I feel betrayed by my country’
Politics March 4, 2025

‘I feel betrayed by my country’

The email arrived at 7:06pm on a Saturday, but had been dated ... more

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Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California
USA August 19, 2023

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California

Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast ... more

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No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults
Food October 24, 2025

No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults

"It's very important for neighborhoods to get organized, for families to set ... more