Cato Hernández, LAist, Author at Long Beach Post

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More than half of California drivers can now use a mobile ID. Here’s how to get one

by Cato Hernández, LAist July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

One big caveat: Mobile IDs are not accepted by law enforcement or most state government agencies.

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Why does Long Beach have a fake national park that’s full of fairies?

by Cato Hernández, LAist April 23, 2026April 22, 2026

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Will César Chávez’s name be stripped from public facilities? Here’s what local politicians say

by Cato Hernández, LAist March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

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How one Long Beach resident’s $2,200 medical bill got erased

by Cato Hernández, LAist February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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California says adiós to plastic bags! Why a new 2026 law bans them at grocery stores

by Cato Hernández, LAist December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

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Check your mail: LA County is wiping out more medical debt

by Cato Hernández, LAist and Gillian Morán Pérez, LAist December 2, 2025December 2, 2025