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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With the growing summer heat, people on the picket line could use snacks, water and more.
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Prop. 8 language is still sitting in our state constitution, defining marriage as between a man and a woman, despite having been voided in 2013. In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings, lawmakers want this out to protect LGBTQ+ marriages.
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LAist caught up with Pickle to learn more about what’s shaped her life and drag career.
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Hydration stations are one option. But not everyone is on board.
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Drag queen Pickle will help amplify drag culture and history. The role is believed to be the second of its kind in the U.S.
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Where do you start? What should you consider in a therapist? We have the rundown.
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The incident at Ginger Rogers Beach is being investigated as a hate crime, the LAPD says. Here’s why the beach matters.
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How LGBTQ+ people experience joy exists on a spectrum. LAist spoke to four Angelenos about moments of happiness that have impacted them.
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