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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The company said it’s committed to “providing financial and other transition assistance to employees.”
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There are multiple road closures and transit detours around downtown — with some that last through Saturday.
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The newest Magellanic penguin was born to proud parents Robbie “The Brave One” and Kate “The Flirt.”
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Deputy attorneys may still argue for the dismissal of sentence enhancements, but they will have to do so individually.
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The employees started organizing in 2017, after allegations about wage theft and other labor violations began cropping up.
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L.A. Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho attended the meeting to advocate for the increased restrictions and told the City Council that there is a “personal responsibility” to protect students.
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Los Angeles’ new chief heat officer will tackle a multitude of issues, including public cooling centers and building codes.
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The L.A. Justice Fund started as a pilot in 2017, but it excluded immigrants with criminal convictions. That’s now changed — and the pilot will continue.
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The union said if the County comes back to the bargaining table next week with "bad faith negotiations," then it's prepared to call a strike.
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