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Destiny Torres
she/her
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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The action followed months of attempts to reduce the number of livestock attacks, including diversionary feeding, use of drones and 24/7 field presence.
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The announcement on Friday comes a day before vote centers are set to open for polling across California.
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The project is the latest effort to bridge the digital divide in South L.A.
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City staff reported a potential toll road could cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars and take years to complete.
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Large crowds demonstrated for a day of protest against President Donald Trump’s directives.
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The three cases are the only ones nationally without known travel to regions where the virus is found.
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City management dropped a $7M contract with the state for childcare without telling the council.
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Jonathan Rinderknecht was indicted Wednesday with two additional felonies by a federal grand jury.
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While working for the county, the DA’s office alleges that 13 employees fraudulently filed for unemployment, claiming to earn less than $600 a week.
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to declare immigration enforcement actions a local emergency.
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The National Weather Service says the storm will likely pass over northern L.A. County early next week.
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VietRISE said the post from August was part of a series born out of the realization that many people don't know about Vietnam’s history beyond 1975.
