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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California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026 California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026
California July 8, 2026

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A new ConsumerAffairs report ranks California as the nation's third-worst state to ... more

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18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents 18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents
LA Politics July 6, 2026

18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents

Eighteen days after the fire began at a Lineage cold storage warehouse ... more

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Quietly, ICE Makes 10,000 Immigrant Arrests in Just Five Days Quietly, ICE Makes 10,000 Immigrant Arrests in Just Five Days
Immigration July 2, 2026

Quietly, ICE Makes 10,000 Immigrant Arrests in Just Five Days

Federal immigration officials have detained more than 10,000 people in the last ... more

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Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench
LA Politics June 30, 2026

Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench

New public health data shows emergency room visits increased during the eight-day ... more

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Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership” Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”
Cover Story June 28, 2026

Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”

Community leaders say the warehouse fire exposed major gaps in emergency response, ... more

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As Boyle Heights Cleanup Begins, Day Laborers Could Again Be Essential As Boyle Heights Cleanup Begins, Day Laborers Could Again Be Essential
Immigration June 25, 2026

As Boyle Heights Cleanup Begins, Day Laborers Could Again Be Essential

As cleanup begins after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, community advocates say ... more

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For Young Latinos, the American Dream of Homeownership Is Getting Harder to Achieve For Young Latinos, the American Dream of Homeownership Is Getting Harder to Achieve
Housing June 25, 2026

For Young Latinos, the American Dream of Homeownership Is Getting Harder to Achieve

New research shows home prices are rising much faster than young adults' ... more

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Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign
LA Politics June 25, 2026

Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign

Chávez Rodríguez is also the granddaughter of César Chávez, the labor leader ... more

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Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent
Cover Story June 24, 2026

Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education today announced the appointment of ... more

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Will Andrés Chait Become LAUSD’s Permanent Superintendent? Will Andrés Chait Become LAUSD’s Permanent Superintendent?
Cover Story June 22, 2026

Will Andrés Chait Become LAUSD’s Permanent Superintendent?

With Alberto Carvalho's departure official and Andrés Chait's contract set to expire ... more

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FBI Tried to Turn Anti ICE Protesters Into Informants FBI Tried to Turn Anti ICE Protesters Into Informants
Immigration June 22, 2026

FBI Tried to Turn Anti ICE Protesters Into Informants

Civil liberties advocates are raising concerns after multiple protesters arrested outside an ... more

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Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm? Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?
Education June 22, 2026

Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?

Los Angeles Unified Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who had been under FBI ... more

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