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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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Daniel Park had been charged with providing material support to Guy Bartkus, the 25-year-old who died after setting off the car bomb.
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LAist ha reunido una lista de recursos para ayudar a las personas y familias preocupadas por la actividad migratoria en la actualidad.
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Gerda won big over the weekend for his investigative reporting uncovering corruption in Orange County.
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LAist has put together an evolving list of what organizations are helping with grocery drop-offs, remote jobs and other resources.
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Some of the hatchlings could be released into the wild as part of an international recovery program.
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Dr. Salvador Plasencia is accused of injecting the "Friends" star with ketamine, according to court documents.
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Two nonprofits unite to offer fire-resistant designs and help people in Altadena bypass certain permitting and building hurdles.
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SoCal workers authorized a strike but local organizers say the recent ICE sweeps could affect picket lines.
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The budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom funds the program through Dec. 31, 2026.
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The Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights estimates more than 300 people have been detained by ICE during the mass raids according to reports from family members.
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Around 200 protestors rallied this afternoon outside the Santa Ana Federal Building after agents were reported detaining residents in the city.
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The decision comes after an LAist investigation exposed millions in unaccounted-for coronavirus relief funds Do quietly routed to a newly-created nonprofit connected to his daughter, and a federal law enforcement probe of the issue.