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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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UC officials say a payment of this scale would “completely devastate” the university system.
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The closure begins at 9 p.m. Friday and lasts through Monday morning and is part of the subway extension project.
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Only 12,000 of the exclusive TAP cards will be released starting Aug. 15.
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Malibu’s water boil notice was lifted Friday, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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The city says the district experienced low water pressure as a result of a Caltrans bridge project at Solstice Canyon.
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The ruling is part of a lawsuit filed by immigrant rights groups last year against the UC system, arguing its policies discriminated against undocumented students.
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A new course launched by the city of L.A. helps them navigate budgets and teaches them financial literacy –for free.
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At least 20 typhus cases have been recorded as of July 31, putting the city on track to break a 2021 record of 28 cases.
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The shop opened for business Friday, offering plants, seeds and educational resources for gardeners at every level.
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The rare plant blooms every four to six years and emits a foul smell in the process.
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Coastal California north of Santa Barbara remains under a tsunami advistory after a massive quake in eastern Russia on Tuesday.
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The site is in early stages of redevelopment to include affordable housing, and is estimated to cost $1 billion.
