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 which cities do immigrants live? In which cities do immigrants live?
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In which cities do immigrants live?

Immigrants already in the U.S. who decides to move are disproportionately heading ... more

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In Tijuana, Migrants Face Two Paths: Persecution or Employment Across the Border In Tijuana, Migrants Face Two Paths: Persecution or Employment Across the Border
Immigration August 22, 2025

In Tijuana, Migrants Face Two Paths: Persecution or Employment Across the Border

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Immigration October 22, 2025

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In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter

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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
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Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media
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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
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Immigration Reform: High Expectations, Little Time

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

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

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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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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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