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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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Coyotes are in the middle of raising their babies, which should last until September.
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We talk to historian Elsa Devienne about how beaches developed and her new book Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.
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We cover what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more.
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The highly anticipated airport service likely won’t open until October 2025.
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The parcel carriers are adding certain L.A. County ZIP codes to a surcharge list. Prices will go up for deliveries to those areas.
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The planned elevated bike route from Pasadena to downtown L.A. was lauded as a novel idea in 1900.
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Valverde’s death comes after the city of L.A. honored her last year with a dedicated square.
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Certifying elections is an important part of our civic process that ensures things are complete and accurate.
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Despite the cease and desist letter they’ve received from the city, Alex and Daisy De La Rosa say they’ll continue to make the DIY repairs.
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This is how the infamous SigAlert originated as a Cold-war era defense messaging system.
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Here are the final primary results for California State Senate in Southern California.
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Here are the final primary for California State Assembly races in Southern California.
