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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Help scientists understand more about our local biodiversity. -
Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers. -
Eligible homeowners are required to ask lenders for forbearance, which could be extended for up to a year. -
The building opened in 1925 with a lot of fanfare, but it’s faced a lot of ups and downs since. -
New data also suggests the Eaton Fire may have landed a harder short-term hit to the local economy than Palisades. -
The 2025 Park Needs Assessment found where L.A. could use new parks and repairs to current ones. The draft plan is open for public comment through mid-October. -
Valley fever mostly infects people who spend time outdoors in dusty areas. For Riverside County, that’s primarily been construction workers. -
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. -
Because of combustion concerns, putting them in checked luggage is a no-no.
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