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September 9, 2021 - September 15, 2021 |
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Coastal Cleanup Day is the largest volunteer day on the planet, which is coordinated with the Ocean Conservancy, California Coastal Commission, L.A. Department of Beaches and Harbors and Heal the Bay. This year, Coastal Cleanup has been turned into Coastal Cleanup Month, as we spend the entire month of September celebrating our watersheds and coastline at a safe distance.
There are two ways you can participate:
- Join us for a safe and socially distanced community clean up in recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The City of Torrance will host three hybrid community cleanup sites:
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Torrance Beach/Miramar Park (201 Paseo de la Playa, Redondo Beach, CA 90277)
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Sur La Break Park (23610 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501)
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Downtown Torrance (Centennial Plaza in El Prado Park - El Prado Ave. from Carson St. to Cravens Ave.)
- Grab a friend or family member to clean your street, park, local shoreline, or anywhere within Torrance that you call your happy place! All clean-up efforts during the month of September are included in Coastal Clean-Up Month.
However you choose to participate, thank you for keeping our beaches, waterways, and neighborhood clean and healthy!
Share your cleanup efforts with us!
- Take a photo of yourself cleaning up trash and litter in front of your home, a park, the beach, or in front of a business anywhere in Torrance and post it on social media.
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Post it on social media with #CoastalCleanUpMonth and #TorranceCares
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Tag @HealTheBay
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Send a copy of the photo to CDDInfo@TorranceCA.Gov to be entered in a prize drawing!
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Eat. Shop. Support Local. |
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The City encourages the community to support their local businesses by buying local! When you buy local - goods and services, you're supporting your neighbors, friends, and local economy and showing your love for our local businesses!
Calling all local businesses! If your business has Specials, please email Webmaster@TorranceCA.Gov so we can spread the word!
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TorranceAlerts is a mass notification system designed to keep Torrance residents and businesses informed of emergencies when a "call-to-action" is required. TorranceAlerts also provides "advisories" on major weather events, traffic, community events, and more. Register here for TorranceAlerts to receive emergency notifications, advisories, and other information.
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COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM |
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Do Urban Coyotes Rely On People for Food?
A number of studies in Los Angeles County found the answer to be a resounding YES. Not only do coyotes have access to food found in the wild (rabbits, possums, rodents, native fruits and seeds), they also have access to human-related food sources, including garbage, compost, fruit and on rare occasion, small domesticated animals.
Scientific findings: 38% of a coyote’s diet could be attributed to human leftovers. This study reveals coyotes are taking advantage of food sources we don’t secure. Properly storing garbage and picking ripened fruit from trees can be part of what keeps coyotes out of residential areas. If there are no food sources, coyotes will look elsewhere.
For tips to eliminate coyote food sources, and helpful information regarding urban coyotes, please visit: TorranceCA.Gov/Coyotes
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Call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or fill out the Coyote Sighting Survey to report a coyote sighting or incident. Prefer to use your mobile device? Download the MyTorranceCA app, available on iTunes and Google Play Store.
Always, if there is an immediate threat, call 911.
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ANIMAL CONTROL PORTAL NOW LIVE!
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The City of Torrance Community Services Department proudly announces the launch of the Animal Control Portal! The user-friendly online portal will feature new reporting tools for residents.
- Easily report animal control issues such as dogs off-leash or barking dog complaints. Community members can now include photos or videos in their submissions.
- Receive confirmation of animal control reports and follow-up from staff, if requested.
- Access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The new system will allow staff to organize and respond to issues more efficiently. To access the Animal Control Portal click here or visit TorranceCA.Gov/AnimalControl.
You can contact the City of Torrance Animal Control Office at 310-618-3850, during the following regular business hours:
Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Animal Control personnel are often out in the community responding to service requests. Callers are encouraged to leave a detailed phone message, including their contact number, or visit the Animal Control Portal to file an online service request.
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REVISED HEALTH ORDER
On Monday, August 23, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health issued a Revised Order requiring all attendees at Indoor Mega Events involving 1,000 or more persons must show verification of COVID-19 vaccination status or a negative COVID-19 test result. This requirement will begin on September 20, 2021.
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INFORMATION AND RESOURCES |
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For information on City event status, City closures, executive orders, and news related to COVID-19, please visit TorranceCA.com.
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PROTECTING YOURSELF
AND SLOWING THE SPREAD
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The pandemic is not over, but you can help stop the spread by following the proper safety guidelines and protocols and by knowing what steps to take when faced with possible exposure. |
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Get vaccinated - it's safe, effective, and free. Vaccination is the most important tool to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Every Californian 12 and up is eligible for vaccination.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT VACCINATIONS?
If you have questions about vaccinations, please contact the Vaccine Administration Provider Line, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at (833) 505-0761 or email COVIDVaccineReq@ph.lacounty.gov.
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L.A. COUNTY TEMPORARY EVICTION MORATORIUM |
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The Los Angeles County Temporary Eviction Moratorium has been extended through September 30, 2021. This moratorium places a Countywide ban on evictions for residential and commercial tenants. Tenants may not be evicted for COVID-19 related nonpayment of rent. For more information, please visit dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions.
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TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
In accordance with Los Angeles County Protocols for In-Person Services in Libraries, the Torrance Public Library is excited to welcome back patrons. Torrance Libraries will have limited capacity, and will require visitors to maintain a 6 foot distance.
Torrance libraries are now operating on the following schedules:
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
Monday & Wednesday, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays, Closed
Henderson, North Torrance, Southeast, and Walteria Library
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
El Retiro Library is closed until further notice due to maintenance repairs.
The Torrance Public Library is committed to providing excellent service to residents while following state guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Reserve your books and materials or call your local Torrance Public Library to schedule a pickup time. Library staff will contact you when your materials are ready for pickup. You must show your library card or photo ID at the point of service to receive the reserved material.
Book drops are open at all Torrance Public Library locations. Please place the materials in the book drops. Staff is not taking materials in person. The Torrance Public Library would like to remind its patrons that there are no library fines during this time, and all hold requests continue to remain on reserve.
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TORRANCE CARES FOR BUSINESS |
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CALIFORNIA COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM |
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California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), announced an additional round of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program for small businesses. The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program provides micro-grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. The application period for round 9 starts today and lasts through Thursday, September 30. Applicants who submitted their application and all documentation in rounds 1-7 do not need to reapply; qualified applications will be automatically rolled over into the next funding round for consideration. New applicants can apply at: www.CAReliefGrant.com
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THE EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT |
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Over 4 million households have benefited from this program so far.
You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting FCC.gov/BroadbandBenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
Resources:
For questions about the status of an online or paper application ,or questions about the application process including documents needed, contact the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) at:
For Emergency Broadband Benefit general program information:
To request a speaker for your next meeting or community gathering:
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PPE UNITE FOR SMALL BUSINESS |
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The PPE Unite program is a joint effort to give small business owners and their employees access to much-needed personal protective gear. Supplies for you and your staff may include face masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields. Get your 30-day supply of free Personal Protective Equipment to keep your business compliant and employees safe. |
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COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE |
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Los Angeles County residents can now apply for reimbursement of funerals expenses for those who have passed due to COVID-19. Eligible residents can receive up to $9,000 through this program through FEMA. There are no online applications at the moment. Applications must be made by calling the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at (844) 684-6333. For more information and to see if you are eligible for reimbursement, please visit FEMA.gov
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"BELT TEST"
COURTESY OF: @Lima_Martial_Arts
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September is National Preparedness Month! This month is all about promoting family and community disaster planning. You can never be too prepared for a disaster. This year's theme is "Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love." For more information on National Preparedness Month, please visit www.Ready.Gov/September.
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SEASIDE HEROES PARK BEAUTIFICATION
Saturday, September 11 | 8 - 11 A.M.
Seaside Heroes Park
22812 Kathryn Avenue
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Come out and join the Seaside Neighborhood Association and other volunteers of all ages, who help keep the park beautiful. Social distancing protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of all volunteers. Please meet at 22812 Kathryn Ave. Park Beautification...
This Saturday, flags will be placed throughout the park. Volunteers are welcome to help plant the flags at 7 a.m. For more information, please visit the Seaside Heroes Park Facebook page.
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WMoF CELEBRITY LECTURE SERIES:
ORIGINAL TEST PILOT AND THE YF-17
Sunday, September 12, 2021 | 1 - 3 P.M. | $10 (non-members)
Western Museum of Flight
3315 Airport Drive
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Meet veteran test pilot, Jim Sandberg, Colonel USMC retired, as he leads you through the evolution of US Navy's front-line fighter bomber sprung from the YF-17 prototype to the highly advanced F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Jim graduated from the Naval Academy to become USMC Officer in 1971 went on to USMC (Naval Aviator) transition training (1972), and flew A-4s in the fleet and as an IP. He graduated from USAF Test Pilot School (1977) shortly followed by Navy Fighter Weapons School (1979) plus conducted the first two operational evaluations of the F-18A HORNET. Learn about the thirty-year saga that culminated in this remarkable airplane. Parking available on site. For information, call (310) 326-9544. Test Pilot...
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BALLET CALIFORNIA FUNDRAISER
Sunday, September 12 | 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. | $45 - $50
The Depot Restaurant
1250 Cabrillo Avenue
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Play some games, participate in a Silent Auction, and enjoy drinks all to support Ballet California Proceeds from this event will help provide scholarships, costumes, and theater-related expenses for its students. This is a great chance for the community to come together and support a wonderful program. This event is 21 and over. Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $45 or at the door for $50. Ballet California...
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Now through June 16, 2022
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The After School Club Program will operate from August 26, 2021, through June 16, 2022. It is geared towards youth in elementary and middle schools. This recreation program is designed to promote self-esteem through group interaction and self-expression. Activities include homework time, arts and crafts, games, sports, and community service projects. The program is available for students in grades 1-8 and for kindergartners attending Carr and Torrance Elementary. This program is based on a ratio of one staff member per ten youth at Elementary School and one staff member per thirteen youth at Middle Schools. Enrollment is limited at all schools.
All participants must be a student at the school for which they are registering and also must be picked up by an adult, age 18 or older.
Resident walk-in registration began August 3, 2021.
Non-resident walk-in registration began August 10, 2021.
Parents can register their children in the program throughout the school year as long as there are still spots available.
To have an application mailed to you or for further information, please call (310) 618-2720.
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TORRANCE CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET
Tuesdays and Saturdays | 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Charles H. Wilson Park
2200 Crenshaw Boulevard
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Come get your fresh produce for those delicious meals at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market! Select goods from over 60 California farms. Nothing beats the fresh taste of top quality produce! We hope to see you there!
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Hot Food Available
While you're shopping for fresh produce, don't forget to stop by a prepared food vendor for a nice hot meal! You can find hotdogs, rotisserie chicken, and all kinds of hot foods at the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market!
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BOOK YOUR EVENTS AT THE TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
NOW OPEN!
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The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is now OPEN! Book your outdoor events today! The Torrance Cultural Arts Center follows all COVID-19 protocols and guidance to ensure the safety of all staff and visitors. For more information or to book a venue, please call (310) 781-7150 or email TCAC@TorranceCA.Gov.
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IMPORTANT POWER OUTAGE INFORMATION |
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Are you prepared for power outages? Due to the record levels of dryness in the region, the chances of wildfires occurring are high, which may result in a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Southern California Edison customers can sign up for PSPS alerts by calling (800) 655-4555 or by registering online. Customers can also use an interactive map to see if their communities are being monitored for a potential PSPS.
Customers can report or inquire about outages unrelated to a PSPS by calling (800) 611-1911. For information about non-PSPS outages, visit SCE.com/Outages. Customers can also sign up for normal outage alerts at SCE.com/MyAccount.
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CITY OF TORRANCE WEBSITE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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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.
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WHEN DOES THE MONTHLY COMMUNITY ALERT SIREN TEST OCCUR?
Last Week's Answer:
1993
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