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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If you’re in L.A. County, drop off the application to get a replacement. If all else fails, you can still vote in person. -
If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, you’ll have a lot more places to do so before Nov. 8.
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Former Councilmember Nury Martinez was also included in the public reprimand. Here’s what a censure does and what options could be left.
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If you miss today’s deadline for online registration, you can still register in person and cast a ballot through Election Day.
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Appellate Court justices run uncontested. Instead, you choose to keep or remove them. Here's your voting guide for the second district justices.
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You asked us about how our City Council members’ pay and benefits work if they resign or are recalled. We got the answers.
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A new motion could expand the City Council, spurred by council members’ racist conversations about redistricting.
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L.A. leaders are looking into the logistics of a special election to replace Martinez in District 6, but it will likely be months before people could vote.
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The council is roiled in yet another scandal. We help you understand who is who and what's next.
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The controller’s job is to review how the city spends money, but it's no routine bookkeeping role for candidates Kenneth Mejia and Paul Koretz. Think of the controller more as a watchdog.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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