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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Step one: Pull out that phone and snag photos of the pothole and car damage. -
If you’ve ever seen a street name that has multiple versions like drive, place and road, this one’s for you. It makes little sense now, but there’s an old reason for it.
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Yes, it’s that bad now but there are things you can do to prepare.
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The ride took him nearly seven times longer, but Byron Rolfe didn’t want to miss his son’s “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
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If you find yourself with some free time (ahem, maybe a canceled flight), keep yourself fed with these budget-friendly and locally-inspired restaurants.
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Get the rundown on getting the good spots, parking and road closures.
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During the holidays, construction in central areas of the horseshoe is paused.
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Consider this a quick cheat sheet to LAX — something thousands of other travelers won’t know.
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For the last decade, the cougar called Griffith Park home and lived a remarkably adventurous life.
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You don’t have to drop a small fortune on airport parking or enlist the services of your bestie to help with your holiday travel.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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