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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.
Stories by Destiny Torres
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Charter closed $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, bringing in millions of new customers.
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The city was looking at a multi-million dollar budget deficit.
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The Newport-Mesa Unified School District banned electric bikes from school property for kindergarten through eighth grade.
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CalOptima Health invests $4.3 million to serve more unhoused residents through its mobile program.
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The agreement with five big auto dealers only goes into effect if residents approve of increasing the sales tax in November.
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City staff will draft an ordinance barring workers from being laid off during ownership changes.
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OC voters finally know what measures did — and did not — make it to the 2026 general election ballotVoters will be asked to decide on several ideas, including changes to local governance and tax increases.
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The famous 14-year-old bald eagle had been receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center in recent weeks.
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Coastal erosion and landslides along the major coastal rail corridor have caused several service disruptions since 2021.
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Food insecurity among children in Orange County jumped by nearly 30%, according to a recent report from Feeding America.
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Officials are asking for a California law to be amended and include the city’s participation.
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Local governments have until Aug. 7 to call a local measure election to be included in the November General Election.
