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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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On a recent Thursday, we came back to the Crawford to chat about wellness in LGBTQ+ spaces. Learn a bit about the speakers and watch the event.
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We look at key moments in the history of the 10, including an early highway path that influenced the safety of freeways today.
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The speedy reopening has brought relief — and also some unease. But officials and experts say the bridge is sound to drive on.
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With a tentative agreement between SAG and the studios, we look at how four workers’ circumstances changed during the strikes and how they made ends meet
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How did we end up with the Los Angeles borders we have today? We dive into history to see how resources, control and ingenuity led us to this design of L.A.
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At Mi Centro in Boyle Heights, neighbors honored the time with a community ofrenda.
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There’s poetry, live storytelling and community archiving events happening to help you understand and contribute to LGBTQ+ history.
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Rushing to get your taxes in? Relax. If you weren’t ready to file by the October deadline, the IRS is giving most Californians another month to get returns and payments in.
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The La Brea Tar Pits is having its first-ever Queer Family Day at the museum on Friday, Oct. 13. It’s a merging of festivities with spooky season and LGBTQ+ history month.
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Now if they could fix the traffic, that’d be great.
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Maybe there’s a better (less greasy) world than lathering your skin in mosquito repellent.
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The airport’s new budget parking lot promises spots for $15 to $20 per day.
