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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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There’s poetry, live storytelling and community archiving events happening to help you understand and contribute to LGBTQ+ history.
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Rushing to get your taxes in? Relax. If you weren’t ready to file by the October deadline, the IRS is giving most Californians another month to get returns and payments in.
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The La Brea Tar Pits is having its first-ever Queer Family Day at the museum on Friday, Oct. 13. It’s a merging of festivities with spooky season and LGBTQ+ history month.
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Now if they could fix the traffic, that’d be great.
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Maybe there’s a better (less greasy) world than lathering your skin in mosquito repellent.
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The airport’s new budget parking lot promises spots for $15 to $20 per day.
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Queer LA LIVE's first event was held at the Crawford, with three artistic performances in front of a sold-out crowd.
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Sorry Not Sorry isn’t exactly a gay bar, but its support for LGBTQ+ people is drawing in assistance in their time of need.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office pushed for the block, claiming that ongoing enforcement has already harmed LGBTQ+ students, while it sues the school district.
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Chalk it up to taxes and summer-blend oil (watch out, PSL).
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We explore rent control through key moments that shaped California and parts of Los Angeles County.
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Cook’s Corner, where a gunman opened fire Wednesday night, is often described as a biker bar. But the community ties run far deeper, stretching back to at least 1926.
