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Destiny Torres
she/her
General Assignment Reporter, Orange County
What I cover
I cover all things SoCal, from breaking news to local government, with a focus on Orange County. I keep a watchful eye on how public officials address the region’s most pressing issues, such as affordability and immigration.
My background
I previously covered Orange County government, reporting on how policy issues affect everyday life for residents.
My goals
I want to write diverse stories that inform, entertain and inspire change, while also holding those in power accountable.
Best way to reach me
Send your tips to me at dtorres@laist.com. I can also be reached privately on Signal. My username is @destinyt.31. You can follow this link to reach me there or type my username in the search bar after starting a new chat.
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More than 465 Orange County workers with the Teamsters Local 952 are back on strike after failing to reach an agreement with the county late Wednesday.
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California’s Public Utilities Commission officials say the company behind the project broke federal spending rules.
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GKN Aerospace is holding a community event tonight at 6 p.m. in Garden Grove to explain the program.
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Lines will start and end at the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station.
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The free event will feature all bookish things from shops, panels, kids’ activities and more.
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Michael Young, who founded Home At Last, faces one felony count of wire fraud.
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Benson Nguyen, 13, was riding more than 40 miles an hour last May when he collided with a concrete light pole.
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Laura Lee Yourex, 64, will have to pay for four electric anti-voter fraud billboards that feature her dog’s image.
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Union employees from OC Public Works, OC Waste & Recycling, and other departments call on the county to reach a deal.
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Southern California’s regional commuter rail service is struggling to keep its finances on track and is proposing service cuts to balance its books.
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Every ballot mailed in elections requires a voter’s signature. Here's a look at how the process to verify those signatures works.
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Union employees from OC Public Works, OC Waste & Recycling, and other departments are calling on the county to reach a labor deal.
