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This Week: Merry Christmas, 2024 Homeless Count, Torrance Rose Float, and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.   VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 51 DECEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 27, 2023 Merry Christmas from the City of Torrance! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! City Hall will be closed Saturday, December 23 - Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. City Libraries will be closed Friday, December 22 through Monday, December 25. Regular hours of operation will resume Tuesday, December 26. Street sweeping is canceled on Christmas. Thursday refuse and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, December 26. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - Thursday, January 18, 2024 | FREE We will recycle your Christmas tree free of charge! There are several ways to recycle your tree. See which method best suits your needs: Using Green Waste Container: Trees six (6) feet or smaller can be placed directly into your green waste container and will be collected during normal collection times. Trees must be unflocked, less than six feet long (without cutting), no stands, tinsel, or ornaments. If not using a Green Waste Container: Place the tree at the curb at least four feet from your collection containers by 7:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled collection day. A separate truck will collect the trees to use as mulch and landfill cover. Please note: Flocked tree cannot be recycled. If flocked, cut the tree in half and place in your black refuse container. TORRANCE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION GETTING READY FOR 2024 PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE The Torrance Rose Float Association has plans to start building the City of Torrance Float next week. "The Lyrical Call of Nature" will be featured at the 2024 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. The float was designed by West High School student Jodie Cheng. Torrance CitiCABLE will bring you coverage of the preparations and of the actual parade! Tune in and watch our float shine! SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOTS OF THE CITY! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them Candy Cane Lane Image used with permission @ petronelita007 TOUCHDOWN WITH TORRANCE TRANSIT Head over to the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center for the cheapest ride to SoFi Stadium! Just park your vehicle, and leave the rest to Torrance Transit. All it takes is $4. Don't miss out out deal of a lifetime as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, December 23rd at 5 p.m. The bus leaves at 2 p.m. Check out our episode of Weekends in Torrance where we showcase this awesome service! PUBLIC SAFETY AND RETAIL Shop care-free knowing that you are safe thanks to the Torrance Police Department! The Torrance Police Department has increased their security measures at retail stores to ensure a fun and safe shopping experience for everyone Learn more at www.TrendingInTorrance.com TRENDING IN TORRANCE PLAN YOUR ROUTE AHEAD! Is everyone checking the latest traffic report? With the most up to date activities? 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 The City, backed by Senate Bill 2 funding, is on a mission to tackle the housing crisis head-on. Our Housing Corridor Study is paving the way for new residential zones in seven key areas. With your input and our dedication, we're reshaping the landscape for a thriving community. Visit our Housing Element web page for a closer look at the future of Torrance living. HOUSING ELEMENT WEBPAGE Get up-to-date information on the City's Homeless Services. Find out how many clients have found permanent housing, learn about the 3290 Temporary Housing Village, and find other helpful links. Explore the Homeless Response Dashboard today. HOMELESS RESPONSE DASHBOARD 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 Dec. 21 - Jan. 7 Ice Fantasy Skating Rink Dec. 22 to Dec. 25 All Torrance Public Libraries Closed Dec. 25 Christmas Holiday Dec. 26 City Council Meeting - DARK Dec. 27 Bartlett Senior Center Beading and Jewelry Workshop More details on upcoming events are below! COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH Dec. 28 Winter Break Holiday Movie: Abominable Dec. 28 Social Services Commission - DARK Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 All Libraries Public Libraries Closed Jan. 1 New Year Holiday Jan. 2 City Council Meeting - DARK Jan. 3 Refinery Community Alert Siren Testing Jan. 4 Landlords Workshop Jan. 6 ACS Relay for Life Jan. 9 Alert SouthBay Regional IPAWS Test 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   CONSOLIDATED PLAN SURVEY The City of Torrance is soliciting community input in the creation of the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan describes the City’s community development priorities and multi-year goals based on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an analysis of housing and economic market conditions, and available resources. To complete the survey, please use the following link www.TorranceCA.Gov/ConsolidatedPlan HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CITY OF TORRANCE PERMIT CENTER The City of Torrance Permit Center has the answers to all of your building permit questions. Watch this quick video to find out how to use our Permit Center to your full advantage. CITY OF TORRANCE PERMIT CENTER   MODIFIED TCtv FACILITY HOURS If you’re a Torrance Community Television producer, be sure to note the holiday modified hours. TCtv will be open under modified operating hours throughout the holiday season. For more information, go to www.TorranceCA.Gov/TCtv and to schedule a visit, call (310) 618-5762.  Sundays & Mondays – Remains Closed Tuesdays – Fridays Open: 2 – 8 p.m. Saturdays Open: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays – Walk-In's Allowed Wednesdays & Fridays – Walk-In’s Allowed until 6 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays – Appointments Only from 6 – 8 p.m. Closed for the holidays from December 23, 2023 – January 8, 2024 Please take a moment to fill out our community survey. We want to hear from you! TCtv COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SURVEY   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!     Does it really make a difference whether you throw your organic waste in the trash versus your green, organics cart? It really does! Organics make up roughly one-third of what’s disposed of in California's landfills. As a result, not only do those organic materials take up the already limited amounts of landfill space in California, they also create greenhouse gasses like methane which contribute to climate change. So not only does using your green cart divert organic waste from landfills, it also gives that material the chance to be processed into nutrient-rich compost! Here’s are 3 benefits of Organics Recycling: Reduces the need for landfills Reduces greenhouse gas emission Restores the Soil USED OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM Did you know? Just one quart of motor oil can pollute up to 250,000 gallons of clean water! You can prevent oil pollution through the City's Used Oil Recycling Program. Just make sure your oil is in a leak-proof drain pan and drop it off at the nearest Certified Collection Center for free! You can also recycling oil filters. For more information, please visit TorranceRecycles.org or watch this quick video.   DOWNLOAD THE myTorranceCA APP TODAY! Have you downloaded the myTorranceCA app? With this app, you can easily report various non-emergency issues like coyote sighting, illegal dumping, unpermitted sidewalk vendors, graffiti, and more - all at your fingertips! Download the myTorranceCA App on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.   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 are the operating hours for the Permit Center Counter? Email your answer to TorranceCA@TorranceCA.Gov now! Last week's answer: January 24, 2024   TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The public is invited to attend the first Torrance City Council Meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 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 @TorranceCA, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE.   TORRANCE TODAY A group of residents recently came together to plant more Cherry Blossom trees at Columbia Park with the help of Mayor George K. Chen. The trees were donated by Sokka Gakkai International. The group hopes to donate a total 500 trees to the City. Learn about the Cherry Blossom trees and their significance to our City. TORRANCE TODAY can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @TorranceCA, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE. Check out the latest episode!   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... Please Note: All libraries will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 22 through Monday, December 25. 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. CRAFT DELIGHT Wednesday, December 27 | 12 P.M. | FREE Henderson Library 4805 Emerald Street Join fellow crafters to share your current project. Get inspired to create great creations! Please call (310) 371-2075 for more information.   COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS Thursday, December 28 | 12 P.M. | FREE Southeast Library 23115 Arlington Avenue New Years is coming! Create fun noise makers for when the clock strikes midnight! Call (310) 530-5044 to register.   WINTER BREAK HOLIDAY MOVIE - ABOMINABLE Thursday, December 28 | 12 P.M. | FREE Henderson Library 4805 Emerald Street Come view a special Winter Break showing of DreamWorks Animation's Abominable. The movie is free and all are welcome!   VISIT A CALIFORNIA STATE PARK WITH YOUR TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD Did you know a Torrance Library Card can do a lot more than give you access to a seemingly endless amount of resources at our local libraries? It's true! Your Torrance Library Card can provide you with FREE parking at over 200 California State Parks! Just visit your nearest Torrance Public Library and ask about the California State Library Parks Pass. Check out our episode of Weekends in Torrance that explains how to utilize this fantastic program. When you pick up your pass, don’t forget to also check out a California State Park backpack filled with things like binoculars, field guides, and other resources to help you enjoy your time in some of California’s most amazing areas. For more information and a list of participating parks visit California State Library Parks Pass Participating and Nonparticipating Parks. Don’t have a Torrance Public Library card? Apply online at www.Library.TorranceCA.Gov.   BARTLETT SENIOR CENTER Various Dates | FREE 1318 Cravens Avenue Come and join us at one of the weekly activities held at the Bartlett Senior Center. Learn some new dance steps at our salsa class, or take the jewelry workshop and learn new ways to make your personal projects more creative and fun for the holidays! Embrace the chance to create cherished memories, forge new friendships, and indulge in social activities tailor-made for you. Don't worry about missing out because the program runs every week, providing ample opportunities for you to participate at your convenience in any of the upcoming programs and classes. Beading and Jewelry Workshop - Wednesday, December 27 at 8 a.m.  Visit the Senior Centers and Programs page for more information on citywide activities.   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.   WEEKLY COYOTE REPORTS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE Data collection and tracking coyote activity are critical components of an effective coyote management plan. The purpose of monitoring human-coyote interactions is to document where coyotes are frequently seen and to identify locations where increased potential for encounters may occur. Gathering specific data on incidents allows for targeting educational campaigns in a timely manner to specific areas where increased coyote activity is reported. By educating members of the community, residents can make informed decisions to safeguard their pets and family and avoid unwanted coyote interactions.  Residents and the community at-large play a critical role providing their feedback to the City’s Coyote program. Reporting through official City channels helps staff record and track coyote sightings and incidents. View the weekly Coyote Activity Report on the City's Coyote page. See a coyote? Report activity through the official City of Torrance channels: · Web: www.TorranceCA.Gov/Coyotes · 24-Hour Hotline: (310) 618-3898 · Animal Control, for sick, injured or deceased animals: (310) 618-3850 · Mobile App: myTorranceCA · Call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Prevent Coyote Dens by Landscaping in Early Winter Beginning in January, coyotes commence the once a year mating process. Once pregnant the coyotes look for a den to birth and nurse pups until they’re stronger. Coyotes are selective when choosing a denning site. Dens are found in secluded areas with protective cover, such as foliage, to shield pups from inclement weather, predators and other threats. The den is only used temporarily in spring time. Clearing out potential denning spots and trimming ground-level shrubbery outside your home in winter will reduce hiding spaces and potential dens during coyote pupping season.  If a den is disturbed by landscapers, curious pets, or people, the pack will protect their territory. Coyotes are known to ‘escort’ or walk people and pets out of the denning area. For details on wildlife-smart landscaping, conduct the At-Home Coyote Prevention Checklist outside your home. Where can coyotes den? Hillsides Culverts Rock piles Hollowed out tree trunks Under porches or openings under man made shelter.   LANDLORD WORKSHOP Thursday, January 4, 2024 | FREE Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Meeting Room 3301 Torrance Boulevard Attend this free workshop if you are a landlord in LA County. Qualified landlords may be eligible for grants up to $30,000/unit in unpaid rent expenses dating back to April 2022. This workshop will explain how to apply for the LA County Rent Relief Program to see if you are eligible for compensation. For more information, please visit LACountyRentRelief.com. RENT RELIEF PROGRAM FOR LANDLORDS Los Angeles County, through its Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), will be providing $68,666,000 in grants to qualified landlords located within Los Angeles County. The program is to assist landlords who have felt the economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in tenants' unable to stay current on their rent. The application window for the Los Angeles County Rental Relief Program is now open! Eligible landlords can receive up to $30,000 per unit for past dues and eligible expenses dating back to April 1, 2022. More information on eligibility requirements can be found at LACountyRentRelief.com and or call (877) 849-0770. DOWNTOWN TORRANCE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: ICE FANTASY SKATING RINK Now - Saturday, January 7, 2024 | Varying Times | $30 1408 Cabrillo Avenue Don't miss your opportunity to ice skate in Downtown Torrance! The Ice Fantasy Skating Rink is here through January 7, 2024. The synthetic ice makes it easy for skaters of all levels to have fun! Get a close up look at the rink before you go. Skate rentals are available. Purchase tickets online today. Ice Fantasy Skating Rink Hours and Price... ALERT SOUTHBAY REGIONAL ALERT AND WARNING TEST Tuesday, January 9, 2024 |11:20 A.M. Alert SouthBay, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), will conduct a test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) capability for the South Bay Region on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m. All wireless cellphones should receive the message only once. Here's what to expect during the test: At approximately 11:20 a.m. PST, cell towers will broadcast the test for 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and in a geographic area where the For consumers, the message on their phones will read: "THIS IS A TEST of the Alert SouthBay Regional Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed. For information about this alert, please visit www.alertsouthbay.com” Phones with the main menu set to Spanish will display: “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Regional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.” Similar to when your phone receives an Amber Alert, the WEA alert tone is generally only played when the alert is initially received by the phone and, on some devices, stops as soon as the user clicks a button. If a phone is off before the test alert is sent and not turned back on until after the WEA Test expires (approximately 30 minutes), the phone should not get the test message. For information about registering for emergency alerts or frequently asked questions, please visit AlertSouthBay.com. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 2024 HOMETOWN HEROES MILITARY RECOGNITION PROGRAM Now - Thursday, January 31, 2024 | $300 The Hometown Heroes Military Banner Recognition Program recognizes our community's men and women in uniform who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, veterans who have served in the past, or veterans of the past who are now deceased. The Hometown Heroes application is now available online. It also will be made available at City Hall or by contacting the City via email at Veterans@TorranceCA.Gov. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. The cost to sponsor a banner for the 2024 program is $300. Incomplete applications or applications received after the submission date will not make the printing and installation deadline and should be resubmitted during the subsequent year's application period. The following will be required to process an application: Proof of Torrance residency OR proof of graduation from a Torrance high school Proof of service High-resolution photo of service person VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2024 HOMELESS COUNT Wednesday, January 24 - Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 8 P.M. Ken Miller Recreation Center 3341 Civic Center Drive The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the annual census that counts our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Through the Count, we’re better able to direct and advocate for vital services to support the needs of our unhoused neighbors. The 2024 Torrance Homeless Count is coming up, taking place January 24, 2024. Volunteers don't need any prior experience, but do need to be at least 18 years of age. For more information, please contact Julia Smith at JuliaSmith@TorranceCA.Gov and Viet Hoang at VHoang@TorranceCA.Gov. To register, please visit TheyCountWillYou.org/Torrance. ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TORRANCEALERTS? 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