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?

24
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Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado: I Have Entered Jail Healthy. He Died on the Way to ICE Custody Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado: I Have Entered Jail Healthy. He Died on the Way to ICE Custody
Immigration October 24, 2025

Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado: I Have Entered Jail Healthy. He Died on the Way to ICE Custody

When Junior Avellaneda finally got to see his father after weeks of ... 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

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A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch
Immigration October 23, 2025

A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch

Brayan Rayo-Garzón, a Colombian migrant, died on April 8 while in the ... more

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In the Struggle, the Dead Still Matter: Immigrants Who Died in ICE Custody In the Struggle, the Dead Still Matter: Immigrants Who Died in ICE Custody
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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$2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism $2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism
LA Politics October 20, 2025

$2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism

The proposed fence would be a green wrought iron fence around the ... more

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“The Narrative That Immigration Enforcement is Going After Gang Members in this Country is a Lie” “The Narrative That Immigration Enforcement is Going After Gang Members in this Country is a Lie”
Immigration October 17, 2025

“The Narrative That Immigration Enforcement is Going After Gang Members in this Country is a Lie”

Amid repeated assertions by administration figures that President Donald Trump’s deadly anti-immigrant ... more

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Dreaming Big for District 1: Lou Calanche Turns Vision Into Action Dreaming Big for District 1: Lou Calanche Turns Vision Into Action
LA Politics October 16, 2025

Dreaming Big for District 1: Lou Calanche Turns Vision Into Action

“The present is broken, and there’s no vision for the future. I’ll ... more

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Aquiles Magaña: “Through our promotoras, Monseñor Romero’s spirit lives on” Aquiles Magaña: “Through our promotoras, Monseñor Romero’s spirit lives on”
Health October 14, 2025

Aquiles Magaña: “Through our promotoras, Monseñor Romero’s spirit lives on”

We all know that as long as there are super-rich people, there ... more

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Facing ICE, the Frog Speaks Out: ‘I’m Worried About My Community’ Facing ICE, the Frog Speaks Out: ‘I’m Worried About My Community’
Immigration October 13, 2025

Facing ICE, the Frog Speaks Out: ‘I’m Worried About My Community’

As one right-wing news outlet reported that it had “unmasked” a protester ... more

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No ICE, No Karens, No Trump—Just Tacos: Why Americans Keep Moving to Mexico No ICE, No Karens, No Trump—Just Tacos: Why Americans Keep Moving to Mexico
Culture October 13, 2025

No ICE, No Karens, No Trump—Just Tacos: Why Americans Keep Moving to Mexico

One thing cannot be hidden: there is a large portion of American ... 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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LéaLA: “To Read is to Choose Courage and Freedom.” — Marisol Schulz, Closing the Anniversary Edition LéaLA: “To Read is to Choose Courage and Freedom.” — Marisol Schulz, Closing the Anniversary Edition
Culture October 6, 2025

LéaLA: “To Read is to Choose Courage and Freedom.” — Marisol Schulz, Closing the Anniversary Edition

"Thanks to our guests, exhibitors, and especially our visitors, that goal was ... more

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Voices from El Barrio: How Residents Are Adapting, Surviving, and Thriving with Less Voices from El Barrio: How Residents Are Adapting, Surviving, and Thriving with Less
Immigration October 3, 2025

Voices from El Barrio: How Residents Are Adapting, Surviving, and Thriving with Less

“Life has changed. You see stressed, fearful people on the streets—empty streets. ... more

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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

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LéaLA: Where Books Become Gateways to Other Realities LéaLA: Where Books Become Gateways to Other Realities
Culture September 25, 2025

LéaLA: Where Books Become Gateways to Other Realities

Today marks the beginning of a new edition of the LéaLA Spanish ... more

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Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Suspect Identified? What We Know About the unman Who Died by Suicide Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Suspect Identified? What We Know About the unman Who Died by Suicide
Crime September 24, 2025

Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Suspect Identified? What We Know About the unman Who Died by Suicide

At least three people, including detainees, were shot at a US Immigration ... more