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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Judge Reinforces Rights of Peaceful Protesters, Bans Retaliation by Federal Agents Judge Reinforces Rights of Peaceful Protesters, Bans Retaliation by Federal Agents
Immigration January 17, 2026

Judge Reinforces Rights of Peaceful Protesters, Bans Retaliation by Federal Agents

A federal judge in Minnesota imposed restrictions on the actions of immigration ... more

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Trump Fans: Thrilled, Disappointed, or Somewhere In Between? Poll Reveals All Trump Fans: Thrilled, Disappointed, or Somewhere In Between? Poll Reveals All
Cover Story January 17, 2026

Trump Fans: Thrilled, Disappointed, or Somewhere In Between? Poll Reveals All

Nearly a year into his second term, President Donald Trump's work on ... 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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Whistleblower Warns ICE Surveillance Extends Beyond Immigrants Whistleblower Warns ICE Surveillance Extends Beyond Immigrants
Immigration January 14, 2026

Whistleblower Warns ICE Surveillance Extends Beyond Immigrants

Documents reveal secret Trump-era operations linking unauthorized border crossings to terrorism and ... more

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DHS “Nonlethal” Round Blinds LA Protester for Life DHS “Nonlethal” Round Blinds LA Protester for Life
Cover Story January 14, 2026

DHS “Nonlethal” Round Blinds LA Protester for Life

Injury during immigration protests raises scrutiny of federal crowd-control tactics in California A ... more

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Dozens Arrested in ICE Raids Across Los Angeles as Operation Expands Dozens Arrested in ICE Raids Across Los Angeles as Operation Expands
Immigration January 13, 2026

Dozens Arrested in ICE Raids Across Los Angeles as Operation Expands

From Minneapolis to Los Angeles, immigration enforcement intensifies as deportations surge under ... more

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Parole in Place: When the U.S. Trades Immigration Relief for Military Service Parole in Place: When the U.S. Trades Immigration Relief for Military Service
Immigration January 12, 2026

Parole in Place: When the U.S. Trades Immigration Relief for Military Service

As deportation fears rise in Latino communities, a little-known military immigration program ... more

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Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish
Cover Story January 12, 2026

Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish

As Latina leadership reshapes Los Angeles politics, Eunisses Hernandez and challenger Lou ... 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

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Dodgers Owner Mark Walter’s GEO Group Profits by Supplying ICE’s Immigration Bounty Hunters Dodgers Owner Mark Walter’s GEO Group Profits by Supplying ICE’s Immigration Bounty Hunters
Cover Story December 23, 2025

Dodgers Owner Mark Walter’s GEO Group Profits by Supplying ICE’s Immigration Bounty Hunters

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has hired a subsidiary of the for-profit ... more

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Pastor Eric R. Tietze: ‘I Transform Darkness into Light, Anger into Hope’ Pastor Eric R. Tietze: ‘I Transform Darkness into Light, Anger into Hope’
Cover Story December 18, 2025

Pastor Eric R. Tietze: ‘I Transform Darkness into Light, Anger into Hope’

This Saturday they are expecting thousands of people. It will be a ... more

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Home Depot Accused of Using Psychological Torture to Drive Out Day Laborers Home Depot Accused of Using Psychological Torture to Drive Out Day Laborers
Cover Story December 18, 2025

Home Depot Accused of Using Psychological Torture to Drive Out Day Laborers

At the end of November, Home Depot installed high-frequency “mosquito” noise machines ... more

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The Death of Rob Reiner Exposes America’s Mental Health Struggles and Growing Needs in Immigrant Communities The Death of Rob Reiner Exposes America’s Mental Health Struggles and Growing Needs in Immigrant Communities
Immigration December 17, 2025

The Death of Rob Reiner Exposes America’s Mental Health Struggles and Growing Needs in Immigrant Communities

A growing mental health crisis in immigrant communities collides with addiction, trauma, ... more

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Eunisses Hernández Pushes Back: “I Was Elected to Legislate and Serve the Community—Not Campaign” Eunisses Hernández Pushes Back: “I Was Elected to Legislate and Serve the Community—Not Campaign”
Business December 16, 2025

Eunisses Hernández Pushes Back: “I Was Elected to Legislate and Serve the Community—Not Campaign”

“We need to build a broad coalition—whatever you want to call it—that ... more

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Letters to Santa From Detention: The Unchanged Pain of Immigrant Children in the U.S. Letters to Santa From Detention: The Unchanged Pain of Immigrant Children in the U.S.
Immigration December 14, 2025

Letters to Santa From Detention: The Unchanged Pain of Immigrant Children in the U.S.

Nearly a decade after the ACLU exposed the detention of immigrant children, ... 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