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Destiny Torres
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General Assignment and Digital Equity Reporter
What I cover
I cover all things SoCal, from breaking news to local government. I also report on digital equity, covering access, affordability and the impacts of inequities.
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.
Stories by Destiny Torres
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L.A. County Public Health officials say rainfall can cause contamination and high bacterial levels.
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Long Beach’s STEM program for youth ended this fall after serving more than 500 students since 2022, according to city officials.
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OC Supervisors approved a 25% pay hike over the summer. New report says they undermined public trustThe Orange County Grand Jury released its report, questioning how the supervisors approved their own pay bumps and calling for reforms.
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Forecasters have warned that with the ground already soaked it will take less rain now to trigger significant damage.
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Skaggs was found dead in a suburban Dallas hotel room shortly before a road game against the Texas Rangers in 2019.
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California’s utility commission awarded the funds to the subsea project, which would connect the rural island to the coast of Orange County.
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The Oscars, the world’s most watched awards show, will move its broadcast from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Mark Chavez also was ordered serve house arrest and 300 hours of community service.
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Visitors are welcomed each year to celebrate the saint, but this gathering comes after a dark year for immigrant communities.
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Plant Material will host a free tree giveaway at its annual Winter Market this weekend for residents affected by the Eaton Fire.
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Local mountain lions are struggling due to development and urban sprawl.
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The city says it’ll continue to push for digital equity despite federal funding cuts.
