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A small brush fire flared up Sunday afternoon, June 28th, at the southwest edge of Madrona Marsh, but was quickly extinguished by the Torrance Fire Department. A passerby reported seeing flames and smoke just before 3 p.m. and two engines were dispatched to the marsh, along with several police units to block northbound traffic on Madrona Avenue. Firefighters had to remove two ten-foot sections of the fence that surrounds the marsh to gain access to the fire, which was inside the fence along Madrona Avenue about fifty yards north of Sepulveda. A strong breeze from the south was pushing the fire northward, and observers estimated the burned area at that time was eighty feet long and ten to fifteen feet wide. The fire crew went to work, and within fifteen minutes had the fire completely contained, but by then the burn area was 120 feet long and had widened to 25 feet its northern end. The cause of the fire is under investigation and a report will be filed this week, but it appears to

Press Release Torrance Police Department Vehicle used as a weapon; injuring a Torrance Police Officer On June 13, 2009 the Torrance Police Department responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Calle Mayor regarding a reckless driver. The vehicle was located shortly before 10 am traveling east on Pacific Coast Highway near the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle evaded officers by traversing commercial parking lots and crossing against the traffic controlled intersection. The vehicle continued east on Pacific Coast Highway at a high rate of speed. A marked Torrance Police car was waiting against the north curb, facing west, monitoring the pursuit. The vehicle then crossed over from east bound PCH into the westbound lanes and proceeded head on towards the police car. The driver of the suspect vehicle intentionally struck the waiting police vehicle as the officer made a last second effort to move away from the head-on collision. The suspe

On Saturday, June 27th, the City of Lomita will host the Founders' Day Fireworks Celebration. There will be exciting performances by local community groups and wonderful music by DJ Robert who mixes a lively and entertaining repertoire of great music. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. When: Saturday, June 27th Time: 6PM Community Group Performances and Music by DJ Robert 9:00PM to 9:22PM Founders' Day Fireworks ////Note: This year the celebration will not be an all day event. In order to save money, the organized show does not start until 6PM//// Where: Lomita Park, 24428 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA For more details, contact Lomita Parks & Recreation Department at 310.326.6255.

Torrance Symphony FUNdraiser SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009 8:00 P.M. Come and enjoy the Fabulous music played by The Fabulous Esquires Big Band Great Entertainment, Refreshments plus Opportunity Drawing, Silent Auction and a chance to win a hat decorated with $100 in cash Tickets: $30 per person James R. Armstrong Theatre Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive - Torrance Call the box office 310-781-7171 or 310-373-2442 for Tickets and Information. www.torrancesymphony.org All proceeds benefit the Torrance Symphony Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 8 pm