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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What Happened To LA's Hot Donna's Clubhouse? In LGBTQ+ Spaces, A Tale Of Dreams, Ghosting And ChangeIts official ending shocked its supporters. What happened to all the money raised? And what's next for inclusive spaces in L.A.? We finally have some answers. -
The story of West Hollywood is complex. We look at some key times through history that shaped LGBTQ+ community in the city.
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Yes, there are moments of brightness. And LAist's new project, Queer LA is here to help share them — and help us find each other.
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A special committee is on a brief public tour to get your feedback on council size and how we draw district boundaries. And there are other ways to get your voice heard too.
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Most streetlights in L.A. are installed without public involvement. But certain streetlights trigger a voting process for nearby property owners.
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Typically, most taxes would be due on April 18. But when a federal disaster is declared, residents in those counties can get a longer window.
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“L.A. feels like home to me because of the queer community,” a protester told LAist.
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More than 450 bills have been introduced across the nation that target LGBTQ+ rights, according to the ACLU.
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There was a time when there were toilets a-plenty in our streets. Trouble was — you had to pay to use them.
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Yep, we miss the sunshine, but the seemingly never-ending rain doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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