| |  | February 5 - February 11, 2026 | | Stay in the loop with the Torrance eNewsletter, your go-to source for all the amazing events and opportunities in our community! Published every Thursday at 4 p.m. Sign up or browse archived issues online. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at eNewsletter@TorranceCA.Gov. | | Bona fide Torrance-based, non-profit groups may submit events to be included in the Torrance citywide calendar, pending approval. Events must occur within Torrance city limits to be considered. Find out more, and Share Your Event | | Image courtesy of @bkcoffee_photography | | Reflection is so perfect, it makes you wonder if you're in California or the Uyuni Salt Flats! Watching these little ones run across the wet sand felt like watching them play in the sky. It’s days like this, when the beach turns into a giant mirror, that makes me realize we have our own slice of paradise right here in the South Bay. Who needs a plane ticket when you have this view? | Want to be featured? Use #TorranceCA on social media or share your photos with us directly for a chance to be featured in our Torrance Spotlight. | | | | LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program Applications Open on February 9 | |
Renters and landlords across the County, including Torrance residents, can apply for the LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program. Tenants can apply directly and landlords can continue submitting applications as before.
The program offers emergency financial assistance to those who've faced emergency-related financial hardship. Eligible applicants may receive a maximum of $15,000 per unit for up to 6 months of rental or mortgage relief.
Applications open on Monday, February 9 at 9 a.m. and will close by Wednesday, March 11, 4:59 p.m.
| | | | Del Amo Blvd. and Madrona Ave. Lane Closures | |
Construction work on Del Amo Blvd. and Madrona Ave. that was previously scheduled for this weekend has been postponed. Lane closures on Del Amo Blvd. will instead take place next weekend, beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, through 6 a.m. on Monday, February 16. Visit the project page for the latest closures due to ongoing work at https://bit.ly/4bRkztV.
See all current traffic impacts on our map, and sign up for TorranceAlerts.
| | | | Download the myTorranceCA App | Reporting potholes, downed trees, graffiti and other issues has never been simpler! Just download the myTorranceCA app and submit a citizen request! Your request is routed to the appropriate department. We'll handle from there! | | | | Explore City Academy of the Arts (CAAT) Classes | Learn to play guitar or explore a variety of performing and visual arts through the City Academy of the Arts (CAAT)! View open classes and register today at Torrance.Rec.Us. | | Here’s a look at what our General Services team is working on around Torrance! | | Accepting Applications for Management Aide (Intern II) | | | | We are accepting applications for the position of Management Aide (Intern II). Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable work experience in local government. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at noon. | | Want to join Team Torrance? Check out some of our openings: | | | | Torrance Fire Department’s New Vehicles | |
Check out Torrance Fire Department’s new vehicles! The two new Rescue Ambulances are among the most advanced outside a hospital, equipped to deliver medications and advanced therapies to patients.
The new Fire Investigation Vehicle also features a deployable drone with thermal imaging, helping firefighters identify hotspots and focus on critical areas during active investigations.
These upgrades help keep both our community and our first responders safe.
| | | | Torrance Community Garden | |
Five Master Gardeners trained by the University of California visit Lago Seco Park to share a variety of information with community gardeners in Torrance.
Learn more about Torrance’s Community Garden Program by contacting Joyce Chan at (310) 781-7520 or JChan@TorranceCA.Gov.
| | COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | | | | To report coyote activity, please call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or use the Coyote Management Portal to submit a report online. If you see a coyote attacking a person, immediately call 911. For questions regarding the Coyote Management program, email POrenstein@TorranceCA.Gov. | | |
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Now - February 21
Torrance Art Museum's Winter 2026 Exhibitions
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Stop by the Torrance Art Museum and check out the latest Winter 2026 exhibitions.
In the Main Gallery, Defending Ethical Integrity: The New Degenerate Art presents bold, fearless works that challenge censorship, authoritarian narratives, and threats to creative autonomy. In Gallery Two, Nine Visions X Nine Artists showcases projects by artists supported by the MRH Fund for Artists, which provides direct financial support to Southern California artists nominated by regional arts organizations.
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February 6 and 7
Honey Whiskey Trio
| Visit the George Nakano Theater and experience the soul-stirring sounds of Honey Whiskey Trio, where rich harmonies and timeless storytelling bring America's musical traditions to life. From front porch folk songs to rousing music hall melodies and sacred hymns, this dynamic trio is bringing Torrance a fresh new sound! | | |
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February 7 - 28
Torrance Theatre Company: The Cottage
| This romantic comedy is set in an English countryside cottage, focusing on the relationship between Sylvia and Beau. Enjoy endless laughs, hilarious twists, daring physical comedy, and a happy ending for lovers everywhere. The show runs from February 7 - 28, and some dates have already sold out! | | |
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February 8
Hot Tip: Torrance Improv Players
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Hello Old Torrance! Torrance Improv Players, better known as HOT TIP, is Torrance Theatre Company’s Improv group that performs on the first Sunday of every month.
Watch the show on Sunday, February 8th at 7 p.m. at the Torrance Theatre Company, located at 1316 Cabrillo Avenue.
Visit TorranceTheatreCompany.Com for more information and tickets.
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February 10
Family Flix: Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown
| Good grief, it’s almost Valentine’s Day! Looking for a sweet way to celebrate with the family? Head over to the Walteria Library for a classic Peanuts adventure. Watch as Charlie Brown waits by the mailbox, Linus searches for the perfect gift, and Snoopy... well, Snoopy just does his thing! It’s the perfect, low-stress outing for fans of all ages. Come for the movie, stay for the community spirit! | | |
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February 10
City Council Meeting
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Join us in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber at 6:30 p.m. for the Torrance City Council Meeting. You can also watch the meeting streamed live on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
All City Council Agendas, minutes, and meeting recordings will only be accessible through the City's new legislative management system, OneMeeting at TorranceCA.Gov/CouncilMeetings.
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February 13
Blood Drive at the Y
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Help save lives and get rewarded! Donate blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA on Friday, February 13, 12 - 5 p.m. For your donation, you will receive a $20 e-gift card to your choice of merchant!
To schedule an appointment visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter "ymcatorrance". Streamline your donation and save time by completing your pre-donation reading and health history questions.
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February 17
Housing Rights Center Fair Housing Workshop Landlords
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We’re partnering with the Housing Rights Center to host a free fair housing workshop for Torrance landlords on Tuesday, February 17, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
During this workshop, attendees will learn about:
- Fair housing laws, including disability accommodations, protections for voucher holders, and families with children
- The California Tenant Protection Act (rent increases and evictions)
- Eviction resources, updates on new housing laws, and more
The workshop will be held online via Zoom. Questions about this Event?OutReach@HousingRightsCenter.Org
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February 18
Victory Lap Audiobook Club
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Ready to boost your steps and take control of your reading goals? Join us for a low-key 40-minute walk around the circular path in Victor Park while listening to any audiobook of your choice. After the walk, we will sit in the park and have a small book discussion. Don't forget your headphones and a blanket or chair!
The club will meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning in February through May:
- Wednesday, February 18
- Wednesday, March 18
- Wednesday, April 15
- Wednesday, May 20
Participants will meet at the front of the Henderson Library at 9 a.m. Program subject to cancellation if there is inclement weather. For more information, please call Henderson Library at (310) 371-2075.
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