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VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 33

AUGUST 17 - AUGUST 23, 2023

TORRANCE CARES MAUI RELIEF

Over past couple weeks, the island of Maui suffered a devastating wildfire. The community can join relief efforts by donating to various organizations. Any amount helps those in need.

Download the digital postcard to see what Torrance is doing.

We have an app!

• Download the myTorranceCA app on your smartphone. Submit a request, make a payment, peruse City services, and more.

#WhyTorrance

• Discover why so many businesses choose to partner with Torrance and explore the locations, activities, and opportunities that set Torrance apart.

2022 Year in Review

• Browse the City's Year in Review, highlighting City services and accomplishments from the prior calendar year.

Homeless Services

• Read through Torrance's plan to prevent and combat homelessness. Discover ways you can help.

TorranceCA.Gov

• Find a host of information on our website, including debunked rumors that circulate in the City.

TorranceAlerts

• Register for TorranceAlerts. When there is an emergency, get the information first on the City's early warning notification system.

Trending in Torrance

• Get an overview of some of the most pressing topics within the City of Torrance. See what's trending!

Discover Torrance

• Torrance is home to a variety of breweries, eateries, shopping centers, and hotels. Discover what our City has to offer!

Have you downloaded the City’s myTorranceCA App yet? There you can report coyotes, illegal dumping, unpermitted sidewalk vendors, graffiti, and other non-emergency issues with the touch of your screen! Download the myTorranceCA App on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Scan the QR code to visit the City's Mobile Application Page.

Become more familiar with our website and the services the City offers with our Question of the Week. Tip: Navigate or search through the City of Torrance website to find the answer!

Let's see how savvy you are! Maybe you'll learn something new about the City. 

Head over to TorranceCA.Gov and search through each department to see if you can answer this week's question. 

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The public is invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chambers. Council meetings can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @CityofTorranceCAGovernment, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE.

TORRANCE TODAY

Tune in to CitiCABLE’s program TORRANCE TODAY. The 15-minute live news broadcast airs Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. Get your daily news and information related to the City of Torrance. Featured segments include stories about health, wellness, safety, education, economic development, and local issues. TORRANCE TODAY can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @CityofTorranceCAGovernment, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE.

ALL AGES SUMMER READING PROGRAM: FIND YOUR VOICE!

LAST DAY OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Saturday August 19

Read 16 hours, complete 16 library and/or literacy-related activities, or a combination of reading and activities to earn your Completion Certificate and a special prize. One (1) prize per participant while supplies last. Ready to get started?

• To participate in person, go to any Torrance Library to register and pick up a Tracking Sheet.
• To participate virtually, create an account on our Torrance Public Library Beanstack site, or download the Beanstack Tracker on the Apple App Store or on Google Play Store and search for the Torrance Public Library.

Once the initial challenge is completed, read eight more hours or complete eight special activities to earn another bonus prize! Limit one (1) per participant.

ENTER THE LIBRARY BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST!

Entry forms are available at all Library locations or can be conveniently printed online. Completed forms are due by Sunday, August 20, 2023. You can drop them off at any Library location or submit via email to TPLReadingProgram@TorranceCA.Gov.

The Torrance Public Library is excited to announce the Happy Hours @ KGL program! It's a fantastic opportunity to spend time with friends and family in the beautiful Katy Geissert Civic Center Library courtyard. There's no need to worry about missing out on any of the fun because the program runs every week! So be sure to mark your calendars and join us for any of the upcoming sessions!

• Outdoor Zumba on Mon., Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.
• Noontime Yoga on Tues., Aug. 22 at 12 p.m.
• Outdoor Zumba on Wed., Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.

For more future dates, please visit: www.Library.TorranceCA.Gov

Recent increases in fatal cat attacks have been reported in the City of Torrance. It is unclear if affected cats are domestic pets or feral, given that most cats found are missing identification tags or microchips. While cat licenses are optional, it is encouraged for identification and safety. For information about the City of Torrance pet licensing process, please visit our website.

The newest edition of SEASONS is here! Check out all the fun programs the City of Torrance has in store for the Fall season. Torrance resident registration began on Tuesday, August 15. Non-resident registration begins on Tuesday, August 22.

The Community Services Division proudly presents Torrance Summer Nights, our inaugural Festival Season! Now through September 3, 2023, immerse yourself in a cultural extravaganza of music, movies, and live theater taking place at the Wilson Park Amphitheatre. We encourage you to bring a picnic basket, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the social atmosphere!

Last blockbuster movie screening of the summer:



August 19 - Super Mario Brothers at Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard

Don't miss out on this incredible lineup of events! Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/SummerConcerts to explore the full schedule. We can't wait to celebrate Torrance Summer Nights with you!

UPCOMING THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES

PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE

Saturday, August 26 | 7:45 P.M. | FREE

Wilson Park Amphitheatre

220 Crenshaw Boulevard

UPCOMING MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

PETTY THEFT

Sunday, September 3 | 5 P.M. | FREE

Wilson Park Amphitheatre

2200 Crenshaw Boulevard

Join us for an eye-opening exhibit at the Torrance Art Museum, where six talented artists come together in a showcase called Body Politics. Their diverse practices shed light on the disabled body, examining the different ways it is represented and interpreted. Drawing from their own experiences with disability and/or chronic illness, these artists challenge perceptions and invite important conversations about representation. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of contemporary art!

Artists: Panteha Abareshi, Emily Barker, Yadira Dockstader, Mari Katayama, Katherine Sherwood, Liz Young

Robert A. Gerhart, Northrop Grumman Director of Engineering, will present the Wright Brothers 1906 - 1909 Victory Tour. The presentation details the Wright Brothers activities from 1906 through 1909 as they revealed their accomplishments to the public both in Europe and the United States.

This hit musical has taken the world by storm and is now playing locally! Don't miss out on the chance to see this uplifting and inspiring show that celebrates acceptance and individuality. With toe-tapping music and electrifying choreography, "Kinky Boots" is a must-see for all musical fans. Book your tickets now and join us for a night you won't forget! Purchase tickets at TorranceTheatreCompany.com.

The City of Torrance Community Services Department invites you to a very special showing of the Super Mario Brothers Movie! Don't miss your favorite video game character on the big screen. Bring a blanket, some chairs, and some snacks for this blockbuster!

The City of Torrance is hosting a Summer Blood Drive! Eligible donors will receive a $15 gift card and a T-Shirt. To schedule an appointment, email Noelle at NLai@MedNet.UCLA.edu or text 310-895-0282. Donors should remember to bring a photo ID.

Volunteers are welcome to arrive anytime between 8 and 11 a.m. Join Jenna Christensen with the Seaside Neighborhood Association along with volunteers of all ages, include children to seniors, and anyone who would like help keep the park beautiful. 



Students who need community service work hours can bring their forms to be signed after work is completed. The park runs between Anza Avenue at the East end of Lomita Boulevard and Kathryn Avenue. Volunteers should meet at the Kathryn Avenue entrance by 22812 Kathryn Avenue

Seaside Heroes Park bears its name by honoring three young men from the neighborhood who lost their lives serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Residents collected donations for the memorial which can be seen near the entrance on Kathryn Ave. 

For more information, please contact Jenna at 310.920.9387 or homes@cjenna.com. For updates, information on the park and photos of the event, visit 'Seaside Heroes Park' on Instagram and Facebook.

TorranceNOW Sirens are part of the overall Torrance Community Warning System, which includes Torrance Alerts, Torrance Refining Company Siren, Crenshaw/Del Amo Barrier System, CitiSOUNDS radio, CitiCABLE, Emergency Alert System, and the recently tested Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS). 

TorranceNOW includes eight sirens strategically located in the City at all six fire stations, Southeast Library, and one at the corner of Lomita Boulevard and Madison Street.

TorranceNOW Sirens is designed for early warning to the community in the event there is a significant emergency requiring a call-to-action.



TorranceNOW Sirens will be audibly tested on Thursday, September 14 at 10 a.m.  

Mayor George K. Chen will make his second State of the City Address at this Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored event. The State of the City will also celebrate this year's Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Dan Ashcraft and Hidden Hero, TSGT Robert D. Spear. Tickets are available online.