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Cato Hernández
What I cover
I explain the context of today’s biggest issues by untangling convoluted systems, exploring how we got here and answering basic questions that get missed. That can look like digging into history or drawing up a new guide, which means I’ll read tons of documents so our audience doesn’t have to.
My background
I started at LAist in 2020 as an intern, snagging a reporter role in 2022. I’ve covered everything from ballot issues to creating a drought-friendly lawn. I’m also the lead author of our public-facing style guide, Dialogue .
My goals
Our region is varied and complex, and there are a lot of competing needs and perspectives about what's important. I want my coverage to help everyone make sense of what’s happening so we can all stay informed.
Best way to contact me
It can be tough to find answers to basic questions, so I want to hear from you about what needs more explanation. I can be reached by email at
chernandez@laist.com
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Stories by Cato Hernández
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As health permitting starts, we break down what you can expect before you walk into a stranger’s home for a bite to eat.
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The department says being asked to shoulder the entire cost will affect its ability to provide other services.
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Esta proposición eliminaría de la Constitución del estado el texto que define el matrimonio como la unión entre un hombre y una mujer. Aunque ese lenguaje ya no es legalmente aplicable, su eliminación se considera una medida proactiva para asegurarse de que no pueda volver a entrar en vigor.
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De depositar tu boleta por correo hasta conseguir un reemplazo, tenemos cubiertas tus preguntas acerca de votar por correo en la elección general del 5 de noviembre.
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Starting Friday, you may notice more cars on the road throughout the night due to four major sporting events and several concerts taking place across the region.
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While cases are going up, the county is still below pre-pandemic levels.
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The D.A.’s office says the two were wrongfully convicted and that the case was riddled with red flags.
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The answer gets complicated the more local you get.
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La evaluación de los candidatos judiciales es notoriamente difícil, pero hay alguna información que puede consultar para ayudarle con su decisión.
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We rode along on a recent aerial spraying treatment in El Monte to get a sense of how officials are responding to the local outbreak in the San Gabriel Valley.
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Sus calificaciones son una de las únicas formas en la que un votante que no cuente con formación jurídica pueda evaluar si un candidato a juez del Tribunal Superior del Condado de Los Ángeles está calificado para el cargo.
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Doctors and health influencers are teaming up with the World Health Organization and TikTok to bring evidence-based health information to users
