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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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The spadefoot's presence here more than 1 million years ago is helping researchers understand how the Ice Age changed our region.
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Malibu and Pasadena have settled a lawsuit that a developer and a YIMBY group filed after elected leaders restricted SB 9 development in burn zones.
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The Irvine show is sold out, but you could win a pair by volunteering in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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It comes after complaints from residents about a pack of coyotes at an unfinished construction site.
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The Palisades Fire burned more than 8,000 acres between both parks, including the historic buildings inside them.
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A new report from La Defensa found that average bail amounts for Latinos were more than 15 times higher than white defendants — with some big caveats.
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The program is expected to launch this fall.
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City Council members were concerned over how much it would cost for Irvine, which has a growing deficit.
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There are expected to be at least two countywide ballot measures, plus a swath of additional measures for the city of L.A.
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These IDs are primarily accepted at airports currently, but the program is expected to expand in the future.
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The local vector control district is using a new method that it hopes will ultimately reduce the population.
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The ruins, which have become an illicit tourist destination, may reopen soon.
