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This Week: TorranceNOW Siren Testing, Seaside Heroes Park Beautification, State of the City, and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 35 AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 TORRANCE CARES MAUI RELIEF Over the past couple of weeks, the island of Maui suffered a devastating wildfire. The community can join relief efforts by donating to various organizations. Any amount helps those in need. DONATE A MESSAGE FROM TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF JAY HART Public safety is our top priority. The Torrance Police Department strives to provide all community members with a safe and positive experience when visiting Torrance. We are united with all of our community partners and oppose any individuals who come to Torrance to disrupt or violate the law. As seen in the recent disturbance at Del Amo Fashion Center, an immediate and robust Police Response was utilized to make the scene safe and methodically implement control measures. As we head into the holiday season, there will be an increased police presence and patrol of Torrance Police Officers in vehicles and on foot at popular locations in the City like the Del Amo Fashion Center. In addition, calls for service will be supported by utilizing Drones as first responders when needed. We encourage the community to report suspicious and/or criminal behavior. If you see something, say something. Support community safety by staying informed and being heard. Be a part of the conversation and join me for a “CHAT” with the Chief. This is one of the many ways to stay engaged and learn about what the Torrance Police Department is doing to ensure the community’s safety. And be sure to sign up for TorranceAlerts to receive up-to-date information regarding the City of Torrance. TORRANCE NEIGHBORHOOD OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TESTING Thursday, September 14 | 10 A.M. TorranceNOW Sirens are part of the overall Torrance Community Warning System, which includes Torrance Alerts, Torrance Refining Company Siren, Crenshaw/Del Amo Barrier System, CitiSOUNDS radio, CitiCABLE, Emergency Alert System, and the recently tested Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System (BEELS). TorranceNOW includes eight sirens strategically located in the City at all six fire stations, Southeast Library, and one at the corner of Lomita Boulevard and Madison Street. TorranceNOW Sirens is designed for early warning to the community in the event there is a significant emergency requiring a call-to-action.  TorranceNOW Sirens will be audibly tested on Thursday, September 14 at 10 a.m. SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOTS OF THE CITY! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them Waiting for the doc to weigh me in. Mom says I need to lose 5-10lbs. Will I make it? I MADE IT!!! 70 lbs of fluff, baby! 🐾 Do I get a treat now? Courtesy of @biscuitblueigarashi HOW TO USE THE MARY K. GIORDANO REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER Learn how to easily navigate your way through the new Torrance Regional Transit Center. MARY K. GIORDANO REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER 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 City Hall City offices, and all Torrance Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Street sweeping, refuse and recycling in Torrance will be pause services on Monday, and resume on Tuesday, September 5. SHAPING TORRANCE TOGETHER NEW QUESTIONS FOR AUGUST A fresh set of questions are available for the month of August! 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 9/2 NAGRAMS USA CONVENTION 9/4 Labor Day - City Hall Closed 9/5 City Council Meeting - Dark More details on upcoming events are below! COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH 9/9 Seaside Heroes Park Beautification 9/9 Mediterranean Food Festival - South Bay Falafel Festival 9/15 State of the City 9/23 Coastal Cleanup Day 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 are the names of the on-air talent featured this month on the Torrance CitiCABLE show TORRANCE TODAY? Email your answer to TorranceCA@TorranceCA.Gov now! Last week's answer: CitiSOUNDS (AM 1620 Radio Station)     TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The public is invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 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! HAPPY HOURS @ KGL Monday - Wednesday | FREE Katy Geissert Civic Center Library 3301 Torrance Boulevard The Torrance Public Library is excited to announce the Happy Hours @ KGL program! It's a fantastic opportunity to spend time with friends and family in the beautiful Katy Geissert Civic Center Library courtyard. There's no need to worry about missing out on any of the fun because the program runs every week! So be sure to mark your calendars and join us for any of the upcoming sessions! Outdoor Zumba on Mon., Sep. 11 at 6 p.m. Noontime Yoga on Tues., Sep. 12 at 12 p.m. Outdoor Zumba on Wed., Sep. 13 at 6 p.m. For more future dates, please visit: www.Library.TorranceCA.Gov 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.   Recent increases in fatal cat attacks have been reported in the City of Torrance. It is unclear if affected cats are domestic pets or feral, given that most cats found are missing identification tags or microchips. While cat licenses are optional, it is encouraged for identification and safety. For information about the City of Torrance pet licensing process, please visit our website. Teaching Kids Coyote Safety Most kids love animals. There is, however, a difference between domesticated animals, like a child’s beloved dog, and wild canines, like an urban coyote. Animals, including pets, are unpredictable and can unknowingly injure a child. Parents concerned about wildlife safety can teach children good decision-making skills when kids encounter wildlife. Teach children to maintain cautious, respectful distance whenever they might observe wildlife. Tips to keep kids safe during a coyote encounter: Never go near or feed animals you don’t know. What looks like a lost puppy, might be a coyote pup. Kids, and sometimes adults, cannot tell the difference from afar. Stop moving. Don’t run. Canines instinctively chase after anything that runs even if it means no harm. Make yourself big and loud. Yell in a mean, loud voice. Use your hands, a sweater or open your jacket to make yourself look bigger. Back away slowly. Move toward a building or a house for safety. Tell an adult. As soon as you can, tell an adult you know what you saw so they can report it to the City. The adult can better guide you and other kids in the area what to do next. Teaching kid’s safety around animals, especially those they don’t know, is an important skill. Please report coyote activity to one of Torrance’s reporting channels. Sightings or coyote encounters with people or pets: Telephone: 24-Hour Coyote Hotline (310) 618-3898 · Web: https://torrancecoyote.customerportal.help/en · App: MyTorranceCA Threat to human safety: Telephone: Call 9-1-1 immediately. Report injured, sick or deceased coyote: Telephone: Torrance Animal Control (310) 618-3850.   TORRANCE SEASONS FALL 2023 Registration Now Open For All - Classes Begin September 10 The newest edition of SEASONS is here! Check out all the fun programs the City of Torrance has in store for the Fall season. Torrance resident registration began on Tuesday, August 15. Non-resident registration began on Tuesday, August 22. TORRANCE SEASONS FALL 2023 TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS Final Performance Sunday, September 3 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! 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! FINAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PETTY THEFT Sunday, September 3 | 5 P.M. | FREE Wilson Park Amphitheatre 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS: BODY POLITICS Now - Saturday, September 9 | 6 - 9 P.M. | FREE Torrance Art Museum 3320 Civic Center Drive (Main Gallery) Join us for an eye-opening exhibit at the Torrance Art Museum, where six talented artists come together in a showcase called Body Politics. Their diverse practices shed light on the disabled body, examining the different ways it is represented and interpreted. Drawing from their own experiences with disability and/or chronic illness, these artists challenge perceptions and invite important conversations about representation. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of contemporary art! Artists: Panteha Abareshi, Emily Barker, Yadira Dockstader, Mari Katayama, Katherine Sherwood, Liz Young SEASIDE HEROES PARK BEAUTIFICATION Saturday, September 9 | 8 - 11 A.M. | FREE Seaside Heroes Park 22812 Kathryn Avenue Volunteers are welcome to arrive anytime between 8 and 11 a.m. Join Jenna Christensen with the Seaside Neighborhood Association along with volunteers of all ages, include children to seniors, and anyone who would like help keep the park beautiful.  Students who need community service work hours can bring their forms to be signed after work is completed. The park runs between Anza Avenue at the East end of Lomita Boulevard and Kathryn Avenue. Volunteers should meet at the Kathryn Avenue entrance by 22812 Kathryn Avenue Seaside Heroes Park bears its name by honoring three young men from the neighborhood who lost their lives serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Residents collected donations for the memorial which can be seen near the entrance on Kathryn Ave. For more information, please contact Jenna at 310.920.9387 or homes@cjenna.com. For updates, information on the park and photos of the event, visit 'Seaside Heroes Park' on Instagram and Facebook. MEDITERRANEAN FOOD FESTIVAL - SOUTH BAY FALAFEL FESTIVAL Saturday, September 9 | 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. | FREE Old Torrance 2368 Sonoma Street The Mediterranean is coming to the South Bay! Come out and enjoy authentic cuisine, live music, a beer garden and more! For more information, please visit the South Bay Falafel Festival Facebook page. DEFINING COURAGE - "ALOHA EDITION" IN SUPPORT OF MAUI FIRE RELIEF Saturday, September 9 | 7 P.M. | $25 - $100 The Marsee Auditorium El Camino College 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard This special live performance honors the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service which originated in Hawaii over eight decades ago. Many of these soldiers had families in concentration camps while fighting for the United States. Don't miss this performance featuring live storytelling, historic footage, interviews, and live music. All proceeds will go to the Hawai'i Community Foundation. Purchase tickets online. STATE OF THE CITY Friday, September 15 | 12 P.M. | $63 - $78 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard Torrance Mayor George K. Chen presents the Annual State of the City Address hosted by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. The State of the City event will also celebrate this year's Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Dan Ashcraft and Hidden Hero, TSGT Robert D. Spear. Tickets are available online. COASTAL CLEANUP DAY Saturday, September 23 | 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. | Free Meet at Miramar Park 201 Paseo De La Playa Be part of the largest volunteer day on Earth! Join other community members in cleaning up Torrance Beach to keep it beautiful. Students that volunteer can earn up to three hours of community service credit. Volunteers can register online. For more information, please visit TorranceCA.Gov/CoastalCleanup or check out this flyer. Please be sure to bring gloves, bags and reusable water bottles. 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. 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.         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!