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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
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Stories by Cato Hernández
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Air quality regulator South Coast AQMD is swapping out old school buses with electric ones.
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Customers say the state’s largest private insurer is delaying and denying legitimate claims.
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The project, targeted at San Fernando Valley residents, will teach people how to grow plants using water, not soil.
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Our region has no shortage of great, weird and quirky ads over the decades to pick from.
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Move over, Louvre heist robbers. Roughly 88,000 Getty artworks can be yours to use however you want.
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The park has been closed for the last 10 months because of damage from the Palisades Fire.
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The infant boy is bonding with his mother, but visitors can see him now.
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The city is in the process of taking over about 6 acres of land where the local little league plays.
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Thousands of Angelenos were in Elysian Park to celebrate the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series win.
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It all came down to one precious asset.
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Almost half of the $828 million payout will be paid in just a few weeks. That means the county will shell out close to $5 billion between this and an historic settlement approved earlier this year.
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A San Fernando Valley resident has died after contracting a severe case of the virus.
