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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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Los Angeles is home to several stadium concert venues, but here’s a more charming list of the region’s cafe bars and jazz stages worth a visit.
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Matthew Perry’s former assistant sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for ketamine-related deathKenneth Iwamasa injected Perry with the ketamine that led to his death in 2023.
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The city chiseled away at a nearly $13 million projected deficit after pulling millions from public programs.
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Prosecutors say Erik Fleming sold the actor 51 vials of ketamine despite knowing about the actor’s struggles with substance abuse, according to court documents.
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A county policy that went into effect earlier this year informs health workers on how to navigate interactions with law enforcement.
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County officials are closely monitoring an outbreak that's left three dead overseas. To date, no passengers tied to that ship are known to have traveled to L.A.
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The new rules will go into effect next month.
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Every ballot filed in the upcoming primary election requires a voter’s signature. Here's a look at how the process to verify them works.
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The city launched its “Kick it in the Park” program to let fans celebrate the tournament for free.
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They don’t call Los Angeles the mural capital of the world for nothing.
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The city of Long Beach was the first city to adopt self-checkout rules.
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Mayor Karen Bass told LAist’s AirTalk the plan will address potholes, streetlights and more.
