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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After the storms, we’re getting a better idea of how the January wildfires affected the coastline. -
The Board of Supervisors vote is the first step to helping tenants who've been economically impacted by the fires.
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We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.
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Pushing out contaminants allows a fresh supply of water to come in.
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L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have struggled to find answers for.
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California’s peak stomach flu season is expected to continue to April. Hand sanitizers don't kill the illness, which spreads easily from person-to-person.
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The closures affect approximately 9 miles of the L.A. County coastline.
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And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know.
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The agency made the decision after the wildfires and extreme winds earlier this month.
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From installment deferral to home value transfer, we have some answers to property’s owners pressing tax questions.
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