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US Postal Service Merchant Marine Stamp Issuance on the S.S. Lane Victory

Who: U.S. Postal Service U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II What: Unveiling and First Day of Sale ceremony for the Merchant Marine commemorative forever stamps When: 10:00 a.m. PT Thursday, July 28, 2011 Where: On board the S.S. Lane Victory Berth 94 San Pedro CA Directions: From the 110 Fwy, take Hwy 47 towards the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Before the bridge, take the Harbor Blvd exit. Stay in the center lane and cross Harbor onto Swinford St. Cross Front St and enter toll gate. Turn right at second stop sign, and then quick left into parking lot.  Print this media advisory for two hour free parking and give to parking lot attendant. Background: Since colonial times, America’s merchant ships have plied the oceans conveying goods and passengers. During wartime, they have also helped deliver troops and war materials. The United States has looked to the commercial maritime industry over the years for much of its growth and security.

U.S. Navy Ship Tours

 The Port of Los Angeles is celebrating Los Angeles Navy Week from Monday, July 25th through Sunday, July 31st. The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier, the USS Princeton, a cruiser, the USS Chafee, a destroyer and the USS Champion, a mine countermeasures ship will be open for free public tours. See www.portoflosangeles.org or www.navyweek.org/losangeles2011/index.html for details.

Torrance Police Burglary Prevention Class

 Community Safety Training Workshop DATE: Wednesday August 24th LOCATION: Torrance Police Department TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30PM TOPIC: Burglary Prevention Learn how you can keep your home, vehicle and family safe from opportunistic criminals. This session will be presented by expert Torrance Police Department Detectives. To sign up for this class go to: https://www.torranceca.gov/Survey/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=6JM9643H3p4KG. Class  will be limited to 50 participants. Address/Location Torrance Police Department 3300 Civic Center Dr Torrance, CA 90503

Weekly Crime Log for SE Torrance, Sunday, July 3 through Saturday, July 9, 2011

 July 8th 7PM to July 9th 9AM     Theft     2400 Block 239th St (btwn Pennsylvania & Crenshaw)                                                                      Suspect takes property from parking area/bicycle, scooter. July 3rd, 1PM                                Theft      23900 Block Huber Avenue                                                                       Suspect flees residence with victim's purse. Cash stolen. July 4th PM to July 5th 8AM        Auto Theft  2300 Block 235th St (btwn Penn and Arlington)                                                                        Stolen 80 Chevrolet Van

Weekly Crime Log for SE Torrance, Sunday June 26 through Saturday July 2, 2011

7 1 2011 10PM to 7 2 2011 11AM  Stolen Auto    1800 Block 235th St (btwn Western & Walnut) 09 Kia 7 2 2011   7PM                                 Vandalism      2400 Block Sepulveda (Pennsylvania Ave)                                                            Suspect used bicycle handlebars to scratch and dent vehicle.

Torrance Blvd Lane Closure Saturday July 9, 2011

  WESTBOUND Torrance Blvd ., between Western Avenue and Sartori Avenue, will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 9th , beginning at 7:00 AM and reopening to traffic at 7:00 PM . This closure is necessary in order to perform the slurry seal operations adjacent to the bridge due to the restricted roadway width in this area. Traffic Impacts from 7AM through 7PM Saturday, July 9th: Westbound Torrance Blvd, will be CLOSED between Sartori Avenue and Western Avenue Cabrillo Avenue and Van Ness Avenue will be down to one lane in both directions at the intersection with Torrance Blvd. Right turns will be prohibited for southbound traffic on Van Ness Avenue to Torrance Blvd. Left turns will be prohibited for northbound traffic on Cabrillo Avenue to Torrance Blvd. Detours will be set up to redirect westbound through traffic off of Torrance Blvd. onto Carson Street via Western Avenue. Delays are expected. Changeable message signs are in place to alert motorists of the upcomi