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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Under the California Values Act, local agencies in California are prohibited from helping with federal immigration enforcement. -
We look into how corporate interests and land control influenced how the city formed.
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Property tax relief letters, including refund checks, are getting returned because the homes they’re being sent to were destroyed in the fires.
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Muralist David Botello is now working to get his artwork restored.
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Models show mother nature may show some mercy. Highs will merely reach the 90s in most places, though some areas could top 100.
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Nearly 135,000 residents will be notified next week as part of the first wave of the county’s medical debt relief program.
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We break down the most approachable tips and how to leverage available rebates.
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Previously, a criminal background disqualified them from becoming professional county firefighters.
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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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Both primary broadband providers in the area say service hasn’t fully been restored yet.
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