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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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Caltrans will post signage along detour routes.
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Immigration sweeps and health data sharing are pushing some local immigrant families out of Medi-CalProviders say patients are feeling betrayed by recent activity and unrolling from health insurance or not showing up to appointments.
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Local officials say federal agents have racially profiled Angelenos and denied them due process.
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A planned outage will affect city websites, online pay portals and Wi-Fi.
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People living in the West L.A. community requested the cameras because of recent home burglaries and calls for more safety measures.
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Federal officials say the boxer overstayed his visa and lied on a green card application. He now faces deportation to Mexico.
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City Council appointed T. Jack Morse, but also proposed sweeping changes to the commission’s powers.
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Campsite hosts can live inside the parks for several months to help visitors with resources and more.
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The city’s policy prohibits federal agents from using city resources for immigration enforcement.
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Two NASA research planes will begin flying across SoCal at lower altitudes and doing some special maneuvers in the sky to collect air samples.
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An art exhibition celebrating interspecies peace will open July 1 at Beverly Gardens Park. And if you have a lot of space and a lot of cash, you can take one home.
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The goal is to improve quality connection throughout southeast L.A.
