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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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. -
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. -
Most streetlights in L.A. are installed without public involvement. But certain streetlights trigger a voting process for nearby property owners. -
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. -
“L.A. feels like home to me because of the queer community,” a protester told LAist. -
More than 450 bills have been introduced across the nation that target LGBTQ+ rights, according to the ACLU. -
There was a time when there were toilets a-plenty in our streets. Trouble was — you had to pay to use them. -
Yep, we miss the sunshine, but the seemingly never-ending rain doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. -
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.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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