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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Evaluating judicial candidates is notoriously hard, but there are a few pieces of information you can look at to help with your decision. -
Proposition 26 would legalize sports betting at tribal casinos and certain horse racing tracks.
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Proposition 27 would legalize online sports betting in California, including on mobile phones. Gambling companies would have to partner with tribes in order to acquire a license.
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Can LA Councilmembers Be Removed? What Could Happen Amid Fallout Over Racist And Derogatory CommentsIf a council member steps down, who takes their place? Here’s your guide to what could happen next.
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When your ballot arrives, get your voter game plan ready.
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Don’t worry, this loophole is legal and eco-friendly.
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We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.
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Not all emergency agencies use the same language. Here’s your rundown on how evacuation orders work
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Shortly before 5:30 p.m. Cal-ISO elevated the flex alert to a Level 3 Energy Emergency Alert. By 8 p.m. it was called off.
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Officials are scrambling to make sure there’s enough room for people to cool down. But there are concerns that facilities won’t be able to support the county’s more than 60,000 people experiencing homelessness.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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