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This Week: District eNEWSLETTER, Community Meetings, Rock around the Block and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 28 JULY 13 - JULY 19, 2023 FIRST EDITION OF THE DISTRICT 1 eNEWSLETTER: AVAILABLE TOMORROW! Do you live in District 1? Then sign up now to receive Councilmember Jon Kaji’s District 1 eNEWSLETTER available Friday, July 14. This personalized eNEWSLETTER is your source for news, events, and information directly from Councilmember Kaji. Sign up here. SIGN UP FOR FUTURE DISTRICT eNEWSLETTERS SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOTS OF THE CITY! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them Last year it was triplets, this year it’s 4 cousins in one class. You did it Class of 2023! Let’s go Class of 2024!! Courtesy of @befree.photos Escape the heat this weekend and stop by one of our cooling centers in Torrance! All City Libraries, the Bartlett Senior Center, and the Dee Hardison Sports Center at Wilson Park are designated Cooling Centers and will be open for the community to cool down. FIND COOLING CENTERS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Check out the City's Commercial Rehabilitation Rebate Program, the Downtown Revitalization Plan, Business Improvement District, and many more exciting developments happening: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PLAN YOUR ROUTE AHEAD! Our interactive map provides up-to-date information on lane closures and traffic impacts so you can plan accordingly. Check it out at www.TorranceCA.Gov/TrafficImpacts SHAPING TORRANCE TOGETHER NEW QUESTIONS FOR JULY AVAILABLE NOW A fresh set of questions are available for the month of July! Help us gain a better understanding of you, assist in our ability to provide better services, and understand what you think, Makes a Great Life in Torrance. We encourage you to take a moment to provide your input and help us Shape Torrance Together! TAKE THE SURVEY 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. COMING UP THIS WEEK 7/13 Torrance In Action: Community Meeting District 5 7/15 Bark: Reading to Dogs 7/15 Torrance Summer Nights: Big Butter Jazz Band 7/17 Happy Hours @ KGL: Outdoor Zumba 7/18 Cookies and Coffee with Councilmember Lewis and City Manager Chaparyan - District 2 Community Meeting Now - 7/21 2023 Back to School Supply Drive Now - 8/31 Splash Club Swim Lessons 7/20 Rock Around the Block 7/20 Transportation Committee Meeting More details on upcoming events are below! COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH 7/21 - 7/23 Friends of the Torrance Library Book Sale 7/22 Movies in the Park: The Sandlot 7/25 City Council Meeting 7/27 Then and Now Torrance 7/29 CPR Certification Class Submit your events 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   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!     Learn more about the process of obtaining a Sidewalk Vending Permit and some of the regulations necessary to help you operate safely and successfully in the City of Torrance. Check out the City’s Safe Sidewalk Vending Guide. Learn about what Torrance is doing to address homelessness in the City at TorranceCA.Gov/Homeless. This video also explains the process on helping people experiencing homelessness and taking steps towards securing permanent housing. HOMELESS SERVICES AND AWARENESS   DOWNLOAD THE myTorranceCA APP TODAY!   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.   CITY OF TORRANCE WEBSITE QUESTION OF THE WEEK 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. What is the name of the TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS upcoming theatrical performance on July 29th? Email your answer to TorranceCA@TorranceCA.Gov now! Last week's answer: Katy Geissert Civic Center Library     TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The public is invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 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.   TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY Torrance libraries are a great place to find a variety of programs for all ages. Events include storytimes, craft workshops, movies and music, book groups and so much more at all of the six public libraries. To see what's coming up, check the Library Calendar... Staff at the Torrance Public Library can be reached at (310) 781-7599, Monday and Wednesday from 12 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., or via email at LibraryReference@TorranceCA.Gov. Please visit Library.TorranceCA.Gov for more information. ALL AGES SUMMER READING PROGRAM: FIND YOUR VOICE! Now through Saturday, August 19, 2023 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. 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 8 more hours or complete 8 special activities to earn another bonus prize! Limit 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. SUSHI DEMONSTRATION Friday, July 14 | 3:30 P.M. | FREE Katy Geissert Civic Center Library 3301 Torrance Boulevard Join us for an incredible sushi experience with Chef Andy Matsuda from the Sushi Chef Institute. Witness the art of sushi-making, both traditional and modern, at this free event—no need to sign up! For more info, call the Reference Desk at 310-781-7588. COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   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.   The flexible diet and adaptive behavior of coyotes enable them to thrive in cities throughout America. Coyotes learned city life offers a variety of easily accessible foods they otherwise wouldn't eat in the wild. Wildlife conflict occurs when an animal positively associates humans with food and loses its fear of people. Experts in the field often link aggressive coyotes with a dependence on humans for food. How can residents prevent problematic coyote behavior? Hazing is one tool to keep coyotes away. It is a training opportunity, especially for adolescent coyotes learning to hunt. Young coyotes have a natural fear of people. Adult coyotes, on the other hand, have more experience with people who passively observe or even avoid it. This submissive inaction teaches coyotes to be bold or nonchalant in the presence of people. Understanding how to properly haze coyotes is essential. Please heed the following do not haze scenarios. Unsafe and improper hazing: Do not discharge a firearm or air rifle. This includes a pellet gun, BB gun, air rifle, spring gun, or other weapon which discharges a shot or missile. It is illegal (TMC 45.3.7) and unsafe for people in the area. Never shoot an animal to haze it. Do not approach or haze a sick or injured coyote. It will react in fight mode. Call Torrance Animal Control at (310) 618-3850. If the sick or injured coyote is in a high-traffic area call 9-1-1. Do not corner a coyote. Always give a coyote an escape route. How to correct or re-train coyotes to fear and avoid people? If one technique doesn’t work, try another. Be persistent until the coyote turns around. Instead of observing coyotes, instill fear using: deterrents: spray water, unfurl a trash bag, or open and close an umbrella in the direction of the coyote; visual cues: make yourself appear larger, flashlights at the coyote; or loud noises: yell in a deep voice, growl. Hazing should be carried out consistently and by the community at large. It helps reinforce a healthy fear, keeping coyotes at a safe distance from people. LEARN MORE ABOUT HAZING   TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS Now - Sunday, September 3, 2023 | Various Dates and Times | FREE All Summer! 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 2 blockbuster movie screenings of the summer: July 22 - The Sandlot at Victor Park, 4727 Emerald Street 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 PERFORMANCES MOVIES IN THE PARK: THE SANDLOT Saturday, July 22 | 8 P.M. | FREE Victor Park 4727 Emerald Street Join us for a fantastic evening at Victor Park's free showing of the beloved movie, The Sandlot! Remember to bring your chair, cozy blanket, and delicious snacks to enjoy during the movie. The movie will commence at dusk, typically around 8 p.m. Next screening: August 19 - Super Mario Brothers at Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING Thursday, July 13 | 6 - 8 P.M. | FREE El Retiro Library 126 Vista Del Parque Join us for Torrance in Action community meeting – District 5 with Councilmember Mattucci! This is a great opportunity to stay up-to-date on important issues and topics that are happening in our community and your district. Be part of the conversation on Thursday, July 13, 6 – 8 p.m. at the El Retiro Library (126 Vista Del Parque). See what district you are in by using this Interactive District Map. Topics include: Finance Budget Overview Public Works Overview for District 5 Projects Land Use - Civic Center Redevelopment Community Services - Park Upgrades for District 5 Parks Homelessness Update Torrance Fire Department - General Update Torrance Police Department - Crime Trends and Crime Statistics for District 5 Economic Development - Business Retention Efforts WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT CELEBRITY LECTURE: FLY GIRLS REVOLT Saturday, July 15 | 11 A.M. - 12 P.M. | Museum Members: Free; Non-Members: $10 Western Museum of Flight 3315 Airport Drive In 1948, the Combat Exclusion Policy imposed restrictions in public law, which prevented women from serving in direct combat roles. However, significant progress was made in 1993 when this policy was revised, marking a pivotal moment for women's inclusion in various combat units. Since then, women have continued to break barriers and expand their presence in combat roles. This is the inspiring story of the courageous women who paved the way for others to follow in their footsteps. Hear from Dr. Eileen Bjorkman, Colonel USAF (ret), highlighting the remarkable achievements of countless women who shattered aviation barriers in the decades preceding this historic change. Fly Girls Revolt... TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, July 20 | 4 - 5:30 P.M. LeRoy J. Jackson City Council Chambers 3031 Torrance Boulevard The next Transportation Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 20th, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson City Council Chambers. At this meeting, Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (LA Metro) staff will present information on their current and proposed security plan for its rail and bus system. They will also discuss how the plan could help improve safety and security for future light rail expansion to Torrance. There will also be experts on safety and security speaking at this meeting. Additional information for the meeting is available on Torrance Transit’s website at Transit.TorranceCA.Gov. COOKIES AND COFFEE WITH COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS AND CITY MANAGER CHAPARYAN - DISTRICT 2 COMMUNITY MEETING Tuesday, July 18 | 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. | FREE Henderson Library 4805 Emerald Street Join Councilmember Bridgett Lewis and City Manager Aram Chaparyan for cookies and coffee. Important topics will be discussed along with updates on District 2. Join the conversation on Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Henderson Library (4805 Emerald St.) See what district you are in by using this Interactive District Map. Topics of discussion by City Manager Chaparyan: Current State of the Budget Civic Center Master Plan City Branding and Beautification Efforts Torrance Police Department - Public Safety Torrance Fire Department - General Update City Manager's Office - Homelessness ROCK AROUND THE BLOCK Thursday, July 20 | 5 - 8 P.M. | FREE Torrance Historical Society 1345 Post Avenue Rock Around the Block is returning! The Torrance Historical Society in partnership with Sares Regis Group and the City of Torrance will once again host this 1950s-style event celebrating Torrance's All-America City Award. The City was given the award in 1956 for "Growth Without Strain." Come listen to 50s music, view special exhibits and memorabilia from the Louis Zamperini Trust Collection, and see vintage vehicles. Come celebrate with us! Rock Around the Block... TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Now - Friday, July 21 Various Collection Locations Torrance Unified School District is asking the community to help students in need get prepared for the next school year. You can help by donating a variety of school supplies such as backpacks, lunch bags, folders, markers, calculators, socks, gloves, and hair products. New items only, please. Items can be dropped off at the following locations through Friday, July 21: City Hall - 3031 Torrance Blvd. Human Resources Building Permit Center - 3031 Torrance Blvd. Katy Geissert Civic Center Library - 3301 Torrance Blvd. For more information, please visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/HelpOthers or view this flyer. ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TORRANCEALERTS? TorranceAlerts is a mass notification system designed to keep Torrance residents and businesses informed of emergencies when a "call-to-action" is required. 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