Taylor Torregano

Los Angeles

Reporter at Spectrum News 1 SoCal

Reporting for Spectrum News 1 in LA. Story idea? 📧:[email protected]

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Food justice organizations band together amid federal budget cuts

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

LOS ANGELES — With Republicans in Congress proposing deep cuts to Medicaid funding, food justice advocates across Los Angeles are growing concerned about the local impacts in Los Angeles County where studies show one in four households experience food insecurity.
How SoCal's economy has been impacted by ICE raids

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

LOS ANGELES — As President Donald Trump ordered ICE agents to increase their number of arrests of undocumented immigrants in large cities in a recent post on his Truth Social account, many local immigrant employees have grown too fearful to go to work. Westchester Hand Wash has been closed for more than a week after two back-to-back ICE raids on Sunday and Monday.
Farmworkers fearful after ICE activity across Ventura County

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

ICE raids across Ventura County have many farmworkers staying home, fearful of deportation.
Religious leaders hold vigil in Grand Park

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

LOS ANGELES — A vigil by community religious leaders was held Tuesday evening in Grand Park amid the rising tension in the city. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was at the vigil and addressed the crowd. Attendees were encouraged to use their 1st Amendment right, but were urged to keep protests peaceful. The vigil was held on the first day of the curfew put in place by Bass and local law enforcemement. Click the arrow above to watch the video.
Family of Eaton Fire victim file wrongful death lawsuit

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

It's been nearly five months since the Eaton Fire burned through Altadena. Many families still have unanswered questions about who is responsible. Some not only lost their homes, but their family members in the blaze.
California track-and-field finals enter spotlight after trans athlete's success

4 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Taylor Torregano

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's high school track-and-field state championships starting Friday are set to be the testing ground for a new participation and medaling policy for competitions that include transgender athletes.
Supreme Court appear divided on lower court power

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

Rushdie did not return to court to the western New York courtroom for his assailant’s sentencing but submitted a victim impact statement. Mayville1 hour agoMeasles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. Texas4 hours agoThe hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes.
SCOTUS set to discuss birthright citizenship order

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

LOS ANGELES — On Thursday, the Supreme Court is set to discuss whether President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship can be implemented against lower-court orders. The judges aren’t expected to determine if Trump’s executive order is legal or against the 14th amendment, but if a lower-court judge can issue a ruling that has the authority to block an executive order nationwide. The Trump administration argues this practice is unconstitutional.
DHS launches investigation into California cash assistance program

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before. Nationwide3 hours agoThe agency, however, said it will maintain standards for two common forever chemicals. Washington, D.C.3 hours agoCassie told the jury Tuesday that her relationship with Combs ran the gamut from good times to arguments and physical altercations. New York City19 hours agoThe coalition of attorneys general has filed 22 lawsuits against the Trump administration.
PR coalition helps businesses impacted by January wildfires

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Torregano

LOS ANGELES — It's been more than four months since the Los Angeles-area wildfires ripped through Altadena and Pacific Palisades. And still, many businesses that did survive the flames are struggling to reopen. To help, a coalition of public relations professionals is taking on pro bono clients as they spread the word that these businesses will make a comeback.

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