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This Week: Black History Month, Restaurant Appreciation Week, Youth Cricket Opening, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 6 February 8 - February 14, 2024 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 TORRANCE SPOTLIGHT Photo courtesy of @magruder_torrance Magruder Girls’ Butterfly Club - Amuse Bouche potluck was a wonderful after school event - sponsored by Ms. Judi Opager with support by Ms. DaVanzo and Ms. Johnson. Thank you, Ms. Judi! Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them! BE PREPARED   TorranceAlerts When there is an emergency, get the information first with TorranceAlerts, the City of Torrance's early warning notification system. Be informed and register for TorranceAlerts today.   Disaster Preparedness We activated the Emergency Operations Center in response to the unprecedented February storms. With a concerted effort across all City Departments, we are diligently managing the challenges brought by these extreme weather conditions. READ THE PRESS RELEASE February Storm Update Tuesday morning, a water main break resulted in mud and debris overflowing portions of Vista Largo and Newton Street in South Torrance. In response, our dedicated #TeamTorrance has worked tirelessly the last few days to clear the affected area. City workers are checking surrounding areas to ensure the safety of our residents. VIEW TORRANCE IN ACTION   WHAT'S NEW   Mayor George K. Chen Proclaims February 2024 as Black History Month On February 6th, Mayor George K. Chen signed a Proclamation during City Council honoring February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of Torrance. Dr. Mia McNulty, President of the NAACP Torrance-Carson Branch, accepted the Proclamation. VIEW THE PROCLAMATION     Public Works Route Reviews In accordance with SB 1383 regulations, the City and its contractors will conduct random visual audits of curbside refuse, recycling, and organics carts. These audits will allow us to provide real-time, actionable feedback through cart tags on audited carts. Importantly, these inspections are purely educational, and NO enforcement actions will be taken. The insights gained from these route reviews will assist us in developing educational outreach material aimed at improving proper recycling practices. VIEW NOTICE TO RESIDENTS   New GIS Open Data Portal Welcome to the City of Torrance GIS Open Data Portal – your key to a wealth of geospatial information. Committed to transparency and innovation, we provide seamless access to geographic data for the community, researchers, and businesses. Explore datasets, maps, and tools to unlock the potential of spatial information. Join us in harnessing the power of geospatial data for a vibrant Torrance. Welcome to a world of possibilities at the intersection of technology and geography! EXPLORE THE GIS OPEN DATA PORTAL   Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program All Torrance ZIP codes are now eligible for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) Program. The EBB program aims to lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake by offering homeowners up to $3,000 to retrofit their homes. APPLY FOR EBB PROGRAM   Community Development Department's 4th Quarterly Report The City of Torrance Permit Center has the answers to all of your business license, property, and development questions. Our staff is eager to help out in any way they can. Learn more about the Permit Center in the Community Development Department's 4th Quarterly Report of 2023. VIEW 4TH QUARTERLY REPORT   CANDID CONVERSATIONS   Black History Month Check out the latest episode of Candid Conversations with Cindy Aguilera! February is Black History Month in the United States, a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who helped shape the nation. Black History Month also celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that are a part of our country’s history. In this episode, Carleigh Asaro, a 5th grade teacher at Seaside Elementary School, shares how she helps her students observe the holiday. She also shares 5 ways we can all celebrate this special time of the year. TUNE IN NOW   AS SEEN ON CITICABLE   2024 Torrance Fire Department Recruit Class Orientation! The recruits of the Torrance Fire Department's "Class of 2024" gather for Orientation Day at Torrance Fire Department Station 2. Fire recruits are trained in the strategies and tactics specific to Torrance, the South Bay, and California. They will learn how to operate with each other as well as outside agencies. The Torrance Fire Department is a nationally recognized ISO Class 1 premier all-risk public safety organization. 2024 Torrance Fire Department Recruit Class Orientation Highlights   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. VIEW WEEKLY COYOTE REPORT LEARN ABOUT COYOTES COYOTE MATING SEASON MARK YOUR CALENDARS   Now - February 10 Torrance Theatre Company Presents: Intimate Apparel A seamstress in the Lower East Side is surrounded by clients with interesting romances and wants to experience love for herself. She finds herself in quite the predicament when she must choose between a mysterious Caribbean lover or an Orthodox Jewish merchant that her heart has longed for but knows it cannot have. Grab tickets while they're still available! Several shows have already sold out. BUY TICKETS   February 9 and 10 Sarah Hagen - Perk Up Pianist! Often referred to as the next Victor Borge, Sarah has transformed her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy. Pairing anecdotes with music, “Perk up, pianist!” takes audiences deep inside the world of a classical musician as she shares her earnest efforts to keep her spirits up in the midst of troublesome times. BUY TICKETS   February 10 Torrance Civic Center Master Plan Pop-Up Tent Come out and learn about the Torrance Civic Center Master Plan at our next Pop-Up Community Engagement Table at Torrance Farmer's Market located at Wilson Park on February 10, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Let us know how you currently utilize the Civic Center and your ideas for improvement by participating in our survey LEARN ABOUT THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN   February 11 Youth Cricket Soft Opening By Mayor Southern California Cricket Association Youth (SCCAY) brings Youth Cricket to Torrance! Join us at the SCCAY soft opening event and experience the joy of cricket in Torrance at El Nido Park from 9 a.m. to noon! This event is free. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCCAY   Now - February 11 Restaurant Appreciation Week  Join us for Restaurant Appreciation Week! Explore Torrance’s diverse and delicious local cuisine during this 8-day celebration. Explore the unique flavors that our community has to offer, whether you're craving comfort food or seeking a gourmet experience, the South Bay has something for you. VIEW A LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS   February 12 Lincoln's Birthday City Hall and all Torrance Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday. Monday refuse and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, February 13. There will be no street sweeping on Monday. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY   February 8 Chinese New Year Dragon February 10 Seaside Heroes Park Beautification February 10 Andre Giraldo Solo Guitar February 13 3-D Valentine's Day Card February 13 City Council Meeting - DARK February 14 Armchair Traveler Book Group February 19 Presidents' Day February 21 Celebrate Black History Month: Film Series ** denotes a City of Torrance Event DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90503 Unsubscribe mc@vivinavi.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by enewsletter@torranceca.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!