Cato Hernández
L.A. Explained Reporter
(they/them)
Our region is one of endless experiences and needs, making it tough to find out what you want to know. So often, basic questions get overlooked and answers are bogged down by confusing jargon. I aim to help you make sense of big issues we’re facing, discover community and get resources in an easygoing way.
I started at LAist in 2020 and have stayed busy. I report for L.A. Explained and Queer LA, and I’m the lead author of our public-facing style guide, Dialogue. While I’ve lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade, I learn something new from people every day.
Twitter: @catoherdez
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The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel. -
Commercial supersonic flight was all the rage in the 1960s, but officials had to get creative to avoid sound problems.
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Because of combustion concerns, putting them in checked luggage is a no-no.
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Declaring the lots a public nuisance allows the county to remove ash and rubble while charging owners for the work.
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A group of miners dug up parts of downtown in search of mythical millions in gold doubloons and tablets.
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The advice comes after a water outage caused by a faulty valve.
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Two chunks of a two-story home were slowly driven across LA. County overnight. We rode along to check it out.
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You can’t do things like drink or swim in the water, but it can be used for landscaping and gardens.
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Most of the infected mosquitoes have been found around the San Fernando Valley so far.
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The Historic House Relocation Project aims to get residents with fire-damaged lots into homes faster, while restoring character to the neighborhood.
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