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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Muralist David Botello is now working to get his artwork restored. -
Models show mother nature may show some mercy. Highs will merely reach the 90s in most places, though some areas could top 100.
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Nearly 135,000 residents will be notified next week as part of the first wave of the county’s medical debt relief program.
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We break down the most approachable tips and how to leverage available rebates.
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Previously, a criminal background disqualified them from becoming professional county firefighters.
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Loquats are one of the many ripe fruits that Angelenos may find now around the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
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Both primary broadband providers in the area say service hasn’t fully been restored yet.
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International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has grown to have an immigrant and workers' rights focus in Los Angeles.
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A state lawmaker is proposing that internet service providers must offer a $15 plan for low-income residents.
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Voters' next step depends on whether their displacement is permanent or temporary.
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