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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At least one mail carrier was attacked with a broomstick, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. -
A proposed bill would redefine the workweek to be 32 hours and require overtime pay for certain employees who work more than that.
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While the state won’t have a super bloom this year, it’s possible to catch wildflowers blooming in micro habitats and climates.
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Opened in 1921, the Los Angeles steakhouse was a favorite place for night owls to grab a meal with its round-the-clock service before shuttering in 2020.
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“This is our chance to address an inequity that we ourselves as well as our mothers, our sisters, our daughters, and many of our residents experience regularly,” said Supervisor Hilda Solis.
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CalRecycle is proposing a temporary boost to California Redemption Value (CRV) refunds after an accumulation of about $600 million in unclaimed deposits.
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Councilmember Nithya Raman’s office is set to receive almost $2 million from the state to fund the project.
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Chief Kristin Crowley said anyone — regardless of race, ethnicity or gender — should have a good experience working in the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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Before you head out this weekend, here’s your guide to make sure you don’t get caught in a traffic jam.
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A store in Little Tokyo joins half a dozen others in the state — three each in Northern and Southern California — bringing the total of L.A. stores that have filed petitions with the National Labor Relations Board to four.
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