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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From dropping off your mail-in ballot to getting a replacement, we've got your questions about voting by mail in the April 4 special election covered. -
A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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Here’s everything you need to know about coyotes in Los Angeles County.
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The location in East Hollywood is the fourth official crosswalk to replace Crosswalk Collective LA's "unauthorized" efforts. Other DIY crosswalks have been removed by city officials.
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Can’t Afford Another Mammoth Gas Bill? Averaging Your Yearly Bill Can Help You Smooth Out The SpikesThe plan is intended to help you level out the ups and downs of gas bills, although you’ll still pay more some months and less in others.
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The city has denied a 4,000-square-foot home on Flat Top, two years after community residents protested.
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From turning your fan directions to putting caulking over cracks, we have you covered.
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Here's what happened the night of Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 in Monterey Park.
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The gunman has been identified as a 72-year-old man who took his own life in Torrance, hours after the shooting.
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The shooting was reported shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday as Lunar New Year celebrations were underway.
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