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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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You can’t do things like drink or swim in the water, but it can be used for landscaping and gardens.
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Most of the infected mosquitoes have been found around the San Fernando Valley so far.
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The Historic House Relocation Project aims to get residents with fire-damaged lots into homes faster, while restoring character to the neighborhood.
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Yes, there were once airports in Fairfax, Glendale and Griffith Park.
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Barnes City was created 100 years ago. And then it disappeared, one of L.A.'s shortest-lived municipalities. What happened to it?
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CalFire and the L.A. County Fire Department share steps for disposing these combustible items.
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Thirty percent of overdue properties didn't receive the necessary permit to even begin removal.
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The exhibit came about because of the wildfires, but its meaning is about much more than flames.
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Under “Operation Camouflage,” the army brought in Hollywood pros.
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From Hawthorne to Bel Air, we explore Brian Wilson’s roots in L.A. County.
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Under the California Values Act, local agencies in California are prohibited from helping with federal immigration enforcement.
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We look into how corporate interests and land control influenced how the city formed.
