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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Wildfire smoke, ash and debris can contain toxic metals, including lead.
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Route 90 covers only a few miles today, but 1950s freeway planners meant for it to connect inland Orange County to Pacific Coast Highway in Marina del Rey.
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We’re in tax season now, but advocates say you should consult with an immigrant rights group before filing if you’re undocumented.
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After January's fires, the IRS extended the filing deadline, including 2024 estimated payments for independent contractors.
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Hundreds of sea lions, seabirds and dolphins have come ashore in what experts are calling an 'unprecedented multiple-toxin event.'
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Preliminary data shows that firefighters who battled urban wildfires in L.A. had more mercury and lead in their blood than firefighters who'd responded to forest fires.
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Vector control officials are in the process of treating hundreds of unmaintained pools.
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When their neighborhood was threatened by the proposed El Toyon Freeway, community members got together to stop construction.
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Nearly 13 miles of fiber lines will be installed along the 110 Freeway to support high-speed internet.
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