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 move adds more than two dozen conditions aimed at curbing the bad smells affecting the surrounding community. -
The access is expected soon, but only certain places currently accept mobile IDs. -
Your next trip to the pump could cost a bit less, but it’s unclear how long the lower prices will stick around. -
The zanja system of pipes and trenches was first built in 1781, and remnants can still be seen in the city today. -
If used right, air purifiers can help keep you healthy -
The answer boils down to car dominance and tight wallets. -
The Black-owned shop has been at its current location since 1977. It was part of a string of Black businesses that sprang up when much of L.A. was still segregated. -
We have an up-close look at the new work that’s been done by artist Judy Baca at LACMA. -
While the L.A. film showcase isn’t a replacement for Outfest, it fills a void for LGBTQ+ film lovers. -
National parks are often seen as pristine wilderness — but that land once belonged to native tribes.
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