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 online. | | Image courtesy of @cityoftorranceca | | We hope everyone had a fun time at our 4th of July Fireworks Celebration! Thank you for celebrating America's 250th with us! | | 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. | | KICK IT IN DOWNTOWN TORRANCE | | The world's biggest soccer tournament has arrived in North America, and we've brought the excitement to Downtown Torrance! Join us as we continue the celebration of the beautiful game with special watch parties and soccer clinics. | | | | Watch Party and Soccer Clinic Schedules | |
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for the Quarterfinals!
2 p.m. - Norway vs. England
6 p.m. - Argentina vs. Switzerland
Catch both matches on a giant LED screen at El Prado Park. Admission is free, and no registration is required. Bring your chairs, blankets, family, friends, and team spirit for an unforgettable day of soccer.
Bring your chairs, blankets, family, friends, and plenty of team spirit for an unforgettable matchday experience..
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| | | | Single Family and Hillside & Coastal Overlay Zone | |
The City of Torrance is seeking community input on objective development standards for properties within the Single-Family Residential (R-1) and Hillside and Coastal Overlay (R-H) Zones.
This was created in response to City Council direction provided during the May 19, 2026 public workshop on the Hillside Overlay Zone. As discussed during the workshop, the existing development standards of the Hillside and Coastal Overlay Zone remain an important consideration as part of this effort.
Learn more about the proposed objective standards and share your thoughts!
| | | | Community Camera Registration Program | |
The Torrance Police Department is expanding support for its Real Time Response Center (RTRC) through the Axon Fusus Community Camera Registration Program at SecureTorrance.org.
This voluntary program allows residents and businesses to register the location of their security cameras with the department to help investigators quickly identify potential video resources during critical incidents and investigations.
Camera registration takes less than one minute; visit the FAQs page to learn more about the camera integration.
| | | | Farmer's Market Subscription Program | |
The Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market is now offering a weekly Farmers’ Market Subscription Program for community members who can’t make it to the market on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
Order your produce box at Torrance.Rec.Us by Wednesday.
Pick up your box the following Tuesday from 12–3 p.m. at the Bartlett Senior Center.
| | | | Support the 2026 Torrance Turkey Trot | |
Support one of Torrance’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions by becoming a sponsor of this year's Turkey Trot. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses of all sizes with packages ranging from $300 to $5,000. Print deadlines begin August 12, 2026. Benefits vary by sponsorship level and may include:
- Logo or company name on the official race T-shirt
- Recognition on promotional materials and the event website
- Sponsora board recognition
- Social media recognition
- Sponsor booth opportunities
- Promotional item distribution
- Complimentary race entries
Contact TurkeyTrot@TorranceCA.Gov or (310) 618-2930 today for sponsorship information.
| | | | Galaxy Night (LA Galaxy vs. FC Dallas) | |
Mark Your Calendar! Cheer on the LA Galaxy as they take on FC Dallas on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Special discounted tickets are available to Torrance residents only for $34.65 each, with seating in Mezzanine Sections 232 and 233 along the east sideline at midfield. As an added bonus, 20 lucky ticket holders will be randomly selected for an exclusive post-game autograph opportunity!
Tickets are on sale now, with a limit of six tickets per transaction. For more information, contact the Community Services Department, Recreation Division at (310) 618-2930.
| | | | Show Off Your Vintage Vehicle - Deadline is July 10 | |
Friday, July 10 is the final day to register your classic car for Rock Around the Block, happening Thursday, July 16. Call Omar Orozco at (424) 489-3697 to register and mention Rock Around the Block in the call.
Pre-registered cars are required to check in at the intersection of Post Ave. and Cravens Ave. the day of the event from 2 - 4 p.m. to participate and are to remain in place until 8 p.m.
| | | | Back to School Supply Drive | |
Help us make a difference by donating school items Torrance Unified School District students that may be experiencing homelessness. Let's help these students have a great start to the school year! Items such as binders, notebooks, water bottles, and backpacks can be dropped off at the following locations:
City Hall Lobby - 3031 Torrance Blvd.
Permit Center - 3031 Torrance Blvd.
Walteria Library - 3815 W. 242nd St.
North Torrance Library - 3604 Artesia Blvd.
| | | | Partners In Policing Fall 2026 Registration | |
The next "Partners in Policing" program is scheduled to begin September 10, 2026. This engaging 9-week course provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Torrance Police Department, helping forge stronger community connections while learning from dedicated law enforcement professionals.
Registration opens July 13th-31st or until 25 applications have been selected and approved. The program is open to Torrance residents, those that work in Torrance, and anyone with ties to the city. Applicants must be 18 or older and pass a Live Scan background check for elgibility.
| | | | Torrance Library Launches Summer Reading Program "PLANT A SEED, READ!" | |
The Community Services Department is pleased to share its Annual Torrance Library Summer Reading Program for all ages! Join our Summer Reading Challenge through August 15, 2026! Participants are encouraged to earn a certificate and special prize by:
- Reading for 16 hours
- Completing 16 library events or literacy-based activities
- Or mixing and matching to meet your goal!
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Now - September 12
Torrance Summer Nights
| The Community Services Division proudly presents the 4th Annual Torrance Summer Nights Festival, sponsored by Torrance Refining Company! Join us now through September 12 for an unforgettable season filled with live music, outdoor movies, art experiences, and theater performances. Most events take place at the beautiful Wilson Park Amphitheatre, where friends, families, and neighbors come together to celebrate summer. Pack a picnic, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair, and relax under the evening sky while enjoying the lively community atmosphere. | | This Week: Family Movie Night in Hickory Park - Hoppers | | | | Enjoy a special viewing of Hoppers at Hickory Park! Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks! | | | | |
Kontrapunktus brought reimagined Baroque music to the Torino Plaza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a part of Torrance Summer Nights series.
Missed out on the performance? Don’t worry, more shows are still ahead this summer! Learn more and view the full schedule at TorranceCA.Gov/TorranceSummerNights.
| | | | Stay Up To Date on Road Closures | |
Several projects are currently underway throughout our city to improve accessibility, enhance and expand existing infrastructure, and strengthen Torrance for the future. While these improvements are essential, they may temporarily impact traffic. We are committed to keeping you informed so you can plan ahead and avoid delays.
To view current lane closures, active project updates, and other traffic impacts, please visit our Traffic Impacts Map. We also encourage you to sign up for TorranceAlerts to receive timely notifications about closures and construction activity in your area.
| | Want to join Team Torrance? Check out some of our openings: | | | | Kick-It in Downtown returns Saturday, July 11! | |
Join us from 12–8 p.m. at El Prado Park for a free soccer watch party featuring a giant LED screen, youth soccer activities, games, and fun for the whole family.
Bring your chair or blanket, cheer on the action with fellow fans, and enjoy a full day of soccer excitement.
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The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation hosts its annual TOCApalooza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center.
If you’re looking for the perfect space to host your next event visit TorranceCA.Gov/Venues.
| | 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. | | | | |
July 11
Friday Fun at Madrona Marsh
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Explore the natural world at Madrona Marsh under the stars and moonlight! Walk through the Preserve and experience the sights and sounds of animals and insects as they begin their nightly activities.
Must be 17 or older to register. Children 16 and under are free. $5 for 17 and older.
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July 14
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 live on the City's 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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July 16
Rock Around The Block
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Are you ready to Rock? Put on your pedal pushers, poodle skirts or Pendleton’s, and cruise on down to the Torrance Historical Society & Museum, and together, we’ll rock around the block at the FREE family-fun 18th Annual Rock Around the Block event!
On Thursday, July 16, from 5 - 8 p.m., the Torrance Historical Society are hosting a 1950s-style family summer event in celebration of Torrance’s All-America City Award — one of America’s original and most prestigious community recognition awards.
This event is open to the public and will be held in front of the Torrance Historical Society & Museum (1345 Post Ave.)
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July 18
Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture
| Jet pilot, elite test instructor, and five-time space traveler—Ken “Taco” Cockrell has done it all. His distinguished career spans from the high-stakes world of Naval Aviation to commanding NASA Space Shuttle missions in orbit. Join us for an unforgettable evening as he shares the thrilling highlights of his life on the cutting edge of aerospace. Admission is free for museum members and $15 for non-members. | | ** denotes a City of Torrance Event | | | | |
