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Reynaldo Mena
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.

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Joined May 30, 2022

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About
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.
https://www.parriva.com
Joined May 30, 2022

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Cardenas Julian Diaz Chito Foundation MARIA Argelia Velasco
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“No-Street-Vending Zones” Are No More “No-Street-Vending Zones” Are No More
Hugo Soto-Martinez March 25, 2024

“No-Street-Vending Zones” Are No More

What Happened? On Tuesday, City Council voted to eliminate the seven broad “No-Street-Vending ... more

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“No Safe Place to Escape Trump”: Americans in Mexico Fear U.S. Military Threats “No Safe Place to Escape Trump”: Americans in Mexico Fear U.S. Military Threats
Mexico January 11, 2026

“No Safe Place to Escape Trump”: Americans in Mexico Fear U.S. Military Threats

U.S. citizens living in Mexico say Trump’s comments on drug cartels and ... more

3 mins read
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“It Was Chaos”: ICE Raid Terrifies Immigrant Vendors in L.A.’s Salvadoran Corridor “It Was Chaos”: ICE Raid Terrifies Immigrant Vendors in L.A.’s Salvadoran Corridor
Immigration November 4, 2025

“It Was Chaos”: ICE Raid Terrifies Immigrant Vendors in L.A.’s Salvadoran Corridor

It was the first arrival of ICE agents to the area known ... more

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“I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears “I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears
LA April 26, 2026

“I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears

Los Angeles tourism decline 2026 reflects a drop in international visitors linked ... more

4 mins read
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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

4 mins read
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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 Just Want to Live in Peace”: U.S. Citizen Leonardo Garcia Venegas Detained for a Third Time “I Just Want to Live in Peace”: U.S. Citizen Leonardo Garcia Venegas Detained for a Third Time
Immigration May 17, 2026

“I Just Want to Live in Peace”: U.S. Citizen Leonardo Garcia Venegas Detained for a Third Time

Leonardo Garcia Venegas says repeated immigration stops in Alabama have left him ... more

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“He ain’t Latino!”, John Leguizamo explodes against Hollywood in an open letter “He ain’t Latino!”, John Leguizamo explodes against Hollywood in an open letter
Latinos November 2, 2022

“He ain’t Latino!”, John Leguizamo explodes against Hollywood in an open letter

It was in August when the iconic actor John Leguizamo exploded when ... more

3 mins read
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“El sistema de salud ha ignorado a la comunidad Latina, tenemos que cambiarlo”,- Rosa Vazquez “El sistema de salud ha ignorado a la comunidad Latina, tenemos que cambiarlo”,- Rosa Vazquez
Healthcare January 29, 2024

“El sistema de salud ha ignorado a la comunidad Latina, tenemos que cambiarlo”,- Rosa Vazquez

Tenía tan solo ocho meses cuando Rosa Vazquez viajó desde Guadalajara a ... more

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“Another Slap to Los Angeles”: Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to $80 Million ICE Warehouse Project in Texas “Another Slap to Los Angeles”: Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to $80 Million ICE Warehouse Project in Texas
Cover Story February 14, 2026

“Another Slap to Los Angeles”: Lakers Co-Owner’s Firm Linked to $80 Million ICE Warehouse Project in Texas

A vacant warehouse originally intended for Amazon in Hutchins, Texas, a suburb ... more

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“‘Not an Outsider, a Real Leader’: Parents and Teachers Praise Andres Chait’s Charm and Skill “‘Not an Outsider, a Real Leader’: Parents and Teachers Praise Andres Chait’s Charm and Skill
Education March 1, 2026

“‘Not an Outsider, a Real Leader’: Parents and Teachers Praise Andres Chait’s Charm and Skill

As Andres Chait steps in as Acting Superintendent, LAUSD faces a budget ... more

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“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.” “You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”
Latinos December 8, 2023

“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”

  "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Georgina Hernández ... more

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“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.” “Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”
Latinos January 29, 2024

“Yes, I am a dreamer, and that has set Los Angelitos Bakery apart by creating a diverse line of ‘conchas’ with recipes that the community enjoys.”

Every night was a kind of celebration in the Ductoc family's house. ... more

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“Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials “Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials
LA Politics July 10, 2026

“Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials

If the mayor thought that bringing the "heavyweights" of Latino representation to ... more

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“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember “Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember
LA Politics October 6, 2025

“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember

Ysabel Jurado took advantage of the then-councilman’s supposed absence from community affairs. ... more

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“We’re Tired of Chasing Immigrants and Fed Up with the Protests” “We’re Tired of Chasing Immigrants and Fed Up with the Protests”
Immigration July 7, 2025

“We’re Tired of Chasing Immigrants and Fed Up with the Protests”

Federal agents participating in an immigration operation in Los Angeles made off-the-record ... more

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“We’re coming back… little by little.” Land and sea border crossings are increasing “We’re coming back… little by little.” Land and sea border crossings are increasing
California June 17, 2025

“We’re coming back… little by little.” Land and sea border crossings are increasing

"It's like we've been given a vacation," says one person who makes ... more

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“We need art; there are many distractions in the community.” “We need art; there are many distractions in the community.”
Art December 5, 2023

“We need art; there are many distractions in the community.”

At the age of five, Héctor "Tetris" Arias crossed the border by ... more

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“We have become a target of ICE”: Federal agents strike the Salvadoran Corridor again “We have become a target of ICE”: Federal agents strike the Salvadoran Corridor again
Immigration November 6, 2025

“We have become a target of ICE”: Federal agents strike the Salvadoran Corridor again

The popular vendor area known as El Corredor Salvadoreño was once again ... more

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“Unraveling the ‘Peso Pluma’ Phenomenon: Exploring the Multifaceted Style and Cultural Fusion of Urban Regional Music” “Unraveling the ‘Peso Pluma’ Phenomenon: Exploring the Multifaceted Style and Cultural Fusion of Urban Regional Music”
Entertainment June 12, 2023

“Unraveling the ‘Peso Pluma’ Phenomenon: Exploring the Multifaceted Style and Cultural Fusion of Urban Regional Music”

The 'Peso Pluma' phenomenon can be unraveled in all its complexity just ... more

2 mins read
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