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 new COVID-19 variant hasn’t caught workplaces off-guard this time. -
Current vending regulations are costly, making them inaccessible to most street vendors.
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A Red Flag warning will be in effect until at least Friday, with possible power shutoffs for Southern California Edison customers.
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It will be the band’s first-ever residency in Los Angeles.
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Gusty Santa Ana winds means it’s time to get hydrated.
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When does my child's school reopen? What's the in-person learning protocol? Here's a guide to what is opening when, with links to each district's website for details.
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Language matters. Help inform KPCC/LAist’s style guide.
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Here's a list of places that are offering financial assistance, food aid, rent relief, debt relief and more. We regularly update it.
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Grace Baldridge and other queer artists have found a fanbase. But when will the mainstream Christian music scene catch on?
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There's more than money at stake in this new space where alcohol-infused aguas frescas meet luchador-level swagger.
Stories by Cato Hernández
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