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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Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom
Mental Health January 29, 2026

Addiction on Trial: How Social Media Ended Up in a California Courtroom

As social media addiction lawsuits expand, families and school districts warn of ... more

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Empty Shelters, Aid on the Brink at the Mexican Border Empty Shelters, Aid on the Brink at the Mexican Border
Immigration January 29, 2026

Empty Shelters, Aid on the Brink at the Mexican Border

At a migrant shelter in Tijuana, fewer Latino families wait near the ... more

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$2,500 Birth Certificates: Migrants Claim Mexican Origin After ICE Detentions $2,500 Birth Certificates: Migrants Claim Mexican Origin After ICE Detentions
Immigration January 29, 2026

$2,500 Birth Certificates: Migrants Claim Mexican Origin After ICE Detentions

Fake Mexican birth certificates sold in Chiapas reveal how Latin American migrants ... 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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Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race
Cover Story January 29, 2026

Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race

As the MacArthur Park City Council election dominates headlines, voters across Los ... more

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid—Again—to End Family Reunification Parole Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid—Again—to End Family Reunification Parole
Immigration January 26, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid—Again—to End Family Reunification Parole

A Boston federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump ... more

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Newsom Ridicules Trump’s Shift from ‘Nazi-Cosplayer’ to ‘Mr. Bribes’ Newsom Ridicules Trump’s Shift from ‘Nazi-Cosplayer’ to ‘Mr. Bribes’
Immigration January 26, 2026

Newsom Ridicules Trump’s Shift from ‘Nazi-Cosplayer’ to ‘Mr. Bribes’

Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and national protests, President Trump ... more

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Minneapolis Refuses to Kneel — It’s Making Trump Tremble Minneapolis Refuses to Kneel — It’s Making Trump Tremble
Cover Story January 26, 2026

Minneapolis Refuses to Kneel — It’s Making Trump Tremble

The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good have intensified protests, community ... more

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Enough is enough! On Friday, January 30, join a nationwide day of no school, no work, and no shopping Enough is enough! On Friday, January 30, join a nationwide day of no school, no work, and no shopping
Cover Story January 26, 2026

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Sirens Against ICE: NELA Launches Air-Raid Siren Network to Alert Immigrants of ICE Presence Sirens Against ICE: NELA Launches Air-Raid Siren Network to Alert Immigrants of ICE Presence
Immigration January 25, 2026

Sirens Against ICE: NELA Launches Air-Raid Siren Network to Alert Immigrants of ICE Presence

NELA GoFundMe Link: NELA ALERT SYSYTEM Sirens, whistles, and grassroots alerts emerge as ... 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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Uber’s Sexual Assault Record Sparks Rising Backlash Uber’s Sexual Assault Record Sparks Rising Backlash
California January 21, 2026

Uber’s Sexual Assault Record Sparks Rising Backlash

Lawmakers, investors, and regulators move to hold Uber accountable as new data ... more

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Trump Floats ‘King of the World’ Idea, Sending Shockwaves Worldwide Trump Floats ‘King of the World’ Idea, Sending Shockwaves Worldwide
USA January 21, 2026

Trump Floats ‘King of the World’ Idea, Sending Shockwaves Worldwide

A draft charter obtained by The Times of Israel suggests an expanded ... 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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Trump’s Policies Reach Hollywood: Sergio Arau Cancels A Day Without Mexicans Sequel Trump’s Policies Reach Hollywood: Sergio Arau Cancels A Day Without Mexicans Sequel
Entertainment January 19, 2026

Trump’s Policies Reach Hollywood: Sergio Arau Cancels A Day Without Mexicans Sequel

Director Sergio Arau says studios are retreating amid Trump era pressure Sergio Arau stated ... more

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Naturalization Disrupted and Uncertain Under GOP Leadership Naturalization Disrupted and Uncertain Under GOP Leadership
Immigration January 19, 2026

Naturalization Disrupted and Uncertain Under GOP Leadership

Stricter exams, deeper background checks, and new suspensions leave many in limbo The ... more

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Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties
California January 19, 2026

Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties

New data show buyers need most of their income—even in cheaper counties Housing ... more

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Records Show Immigration Agents Used Banned Chokeholds in More Than 40 Cases Records Show Immigration Agents Used Banned Chokeholds in More Than 40 Cases
Immigration January 19, 2026

Records Show Immigration Agents Used Banned Chokeholds in More Than 40 Cases

(This article was written by the nonprofit organization ProPublica) Immigration agents have put ... more

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Trump Tries to Erase MLK’s Legacy — Legacies Can’t Be Deleted Trump Tries to Erase MLK’s Legacy — Legacies Can’t Be Deleted
Politics January 19, 2026

Trump Tries to Erase MLK’s Legacy — Legacies Can’t Be Deleted

Why Martin Luther King Jr.’s human rights legacy endures despite attempts to ... more