-
Listen Listen
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
-
Previously, a criminal background disqualified them from becoming professional county firefighters.
-
Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
-
Both primary broadband providers in the area say service hasn’t fully been restored yet.
-
International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has grown to have an immigrant and workers' rights focus in Los Angeles.
-
A state lawmaker is proposing that internet service providers must offer a $15 plan for low-income residents.
-
Voters' next step depends on whether their displacement is permanent or temporary.
-
Here's an explanation of what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more.
-
Wildfire smoke, ash and debris can contain toxic metals, including lead.
-
Route 90 covers only a few miles today, but 1950s freeway planners meant for it to connect inland Orange County to Pacific Coast Highway in Marina del Rey.
-
We’re in tax season now, but advocates say you should consult with an immigrant rights group before filing if you’re undocumented.
-
After January's fires, the IRS extended the filing deadline, including 2024 estimated payments for independent contractors.
-
Hundreds of sea lions, seabirds and dolphins have come ashore in what experts are calling an 'unprecedented multiple-toxin event.'
