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Cato Hernández
What I cover
I explain the context of today’s biggest issues by untangling convoluted systems, exploring how we got here and answering basic questions that get missed. That can look like digging into history or drawing up a new guide, which means I’ll read tons of documents so our audience doesn’t have to.
My background
I started at LAist in 2020 as an intern, snagging a reporter role in 2022. I’ve covered everything from ballot issues to creating a drought-friendly lawn. I’m also the lead author of our public-facing style guide, Dialogue.
My goals
Our region is varied and complex, and there are a lot of competing needs and perspectives about what's important. I want my coverage to help everyone make sense of what’s happening so we can all stay informed.
Best way to contact me
It can be tough to find answers to basic questions, so I want to hear from you about what needs more explanation. I can be reached by email at chernandez@laist.com.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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Gas prices are rough right now, but it is possible to avoid paying an arm and a leg.
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The late, disgraced labor leader started out in L.A., leaving behind a big mark will have to be reckoned with.
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Local leaders share their reactions to the allegations of sexual abuse by iconic farmworker organizer César Chávez.
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UFW hasn’t received direct information about the allegations, but it’s serious enough to the organization to pull back from Chávez, who co-founded the union.
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Our friends at KCRW are bringing together a lot of pie-makers for their annual PieFest & Contest. It’s all going down this weekend in Griffith Park.
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Nanday parakeets have stuck to the canyons around Malibu, so it’s not clear how they got there.
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Visitors are being asked to enjoy the bloom at Diamond Valley Lake thoughtfully, so stay on the trail and don’t pick the flowers.
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For the past two years, L.A. County has been working with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to wipe away millions of dollars in unpaid bills.
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The Los Angeles Conservancy is calling on residents to join its community-led project to document all of Altadena’s historic resources and local gems.
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The nonprofit Food Forward is helping fight food insecurity in L.A. County by saving fruits and vegetables from the landfill.
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L.A. city librarian Everett Perry’s progressive ideas about books in the early 1900s can still be felt in your library experience today.
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The conservancy wants to create a fuller picture of Altadena’s heritage — and is asking for your help.
