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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 D.A.’s office says the two were wrongfully convicted and that the case was riddled with red flags.
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The answer gets complicated the more local you get.
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La evaluación de los candidatos judiciales es notoriamente difícil, pero hay alguna información que puede consultar para ayudarle con su decisión.
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We rode along on a recent aerial spraying treatment in El Monte to get a sense of how officials are responding to the local outbreak in the San Gabriel Valley.
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Sus calificaciones son una de las únicas formas en la que un votante que no cuente con formación jurídica pueda evaluar si un candidato a juez del Tribunal Superior del Condado de Los Ángeles está calificado para el cargo.
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Doctors and health influencers are teaming up with the World Health Organization and TikTok to bring evidence-based health information to users
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This proposition would remove stray language in the state constitution that defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. While that language is not legally enforceable anymore, removing it is seen as a proactive measure to make sure it cannot can’t spring back into effect.
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Evaluating judicial candidates is notoriously hard, but there are a few pieces of information you can look at to help with your decision.
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This new infection is part of a batch of cases found in different areas of the county.
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The new public health program will be a switch from how L.A. County handled health inspections in unincorporated areas in the past.
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A new program at USC will look into how to prevent injuries in the sport, as well as ways to help dancers perform better.
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There are a few things that could be contributing to the two-fold increase.
