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The Torrance Unified School District will be holding its “Quarterly Construction Update” meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7 PM at the Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd.   This is a date and location change for this meeting only.   It is expected that the location of the new Aquatic Center will be finalized at this meeting.  There will not be any pre-meetings and it is likely the location will be decided at this meeting.  This probably will be your only chance to provide input on the location of the new center.   The new gyms at Casimir and Jefferson Middle schools will also be discussed at the meeting in addition to the new high school auditoriums.   Below is a link to the backup material for the locations proposed for the Aquatic Center.   John Bailey, President SETHA         https://torrance.csbaagendaonline.net/cgi-bin/WebObjects/torrance-eAgenda.woa/files/MTQyNzQxODU1Mjk3OC90b3JyYW5jZWVB

This report is for Sunday, March 15th through Saturday, March 21, 2015.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 6 residential burglaries in Torrance. 2 in North Torrance, 2 in Riviera area, 1 near Hickory School and 1 in Southeast Torrance.   5 of the 6 burglaries occurred via a pet door, unlocked rear door, unlocked sliding door, open window and open bathroom window.   S.E. Torrance   Wednesday, March 18th, 9 AM to 5:15 PM, 23100 Block Walnut Street Suspect entered unlocked rear door, ransacked and took jewelry, electronics.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 12 auto burglaries and none in Southeast Torrance.  5 vehicles were unlocked.   AUTO THEFT There were 6 stolen vehicles and none were stolen in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT Catalytic converters were stolen from 3 vehicles over the weekend at the following locations. S.E. Torrance     2000 Block Middlebrook Road Old Torrance     Plaza Del Amo and Andreo                            2000 B

Report for Sunday, March 8, 2015 through Saturday, March 14, 2015.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 3 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 in the Hollywood Riviera and 2 in North Torrance.  1 of the residences in North Torrance was vacant and nothing was stolen.    AUTO BURGLARIES There were 5 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 vehicles was unlocked and 3 vehicles were entered by unknown means. Cash, sunglasses, an electronic keyboard, tablet, shoes and a makeup bag were stolen from the vehicles.   AUTO THEFT There were 4 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.    THEFT Catalytic converters were stolen from 2 vehicles near Spencer & Amie between March 12th and March 14th.   PVP Watch Newsletter Comments on Crime Crime on the Peninsula Fourth quarter 2014 crime on the Peninsula took an uptick in comparison to 2013 crime statistics for the same period. The individual components were Burg

This Report is for Sunday, March 1, 2015 through Saturday, March 7, 2015.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were only two in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   Friday, March 6th 6:30 AM 2900 Block Maricopa St (Madrona HOA area) Suspect pried off screen, entered through open window and opened refrigerator. Property loss unknown at time of report.   Monday, March 2nd  9 AM to 6PM, 16800 Kornblum Avenue (North Torrance) Suspect attempted to force open rear door but fled when observed by witness. No loss   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 11 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.  3 vehicles were unlocked.   AUTO THEFT There was one stolen vehicle in Old Torrance.   COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 23000 Block Crenshaw Blvd.  Three businesses were burglarized during the weekend of March 6, 7 and 8.  Door handles were pried off two firms but there was no entry. Suspect was successful in prying off one door handle for en

The Torrance Unified School District will be holding its “Quarterly Construction Update” meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7 PM at the Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd.   This is a new date and location change for this meeting only. It is expected that the location of the new Aquatic Center will be finalized at this meeting.  There will not be any pre-meetings and it is likely the location will be decided at this meeting.  This probably will be your only chance to be heard on this issue. The new gyms at Casimir and Jefferson Middle schools will also be discussed at the meeting in addition to the new high school auditoriums. TUSD Board member Michael Wermers is encouraging your participation in the meeting and if you have any questions, please contact Michael  at mwermers@gpsd.com .  

This report is for Sunday, February 22, 2015 through Saturday, February 28, 2015   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 5 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 were in the Madrona Area in the 800 Block of Patronella Ave. 1 was in Old Torrance on Cabrillo but no loss. 1 in West Torrance and no loss. 1 in North Torrance and no loss.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 12 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance.  4 of the vehicles were unlocked. Third row seats were taken from one vehicle.   2/26 8:30 PM to 2/27 6:40 AM  2400 Block 232nd St (Pennsylvania Ave) Suspect entered unlocked vehicle and stole GPS.   AUTO THEFT There were 5 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   TORRANCE ALERTS, A NEW NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR NATURAL DISASTERS AND MAJOR EMERGENCIES   In the aftermath of the Exxon Mobile refinery explosion, this new notification system has become operational. Residents can choose to receive alerts a variety of ways, including

California State Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications and Environmental Quality Committee Oversight Hearing SUBJECT:  ExxonMobil Torrance Refinery Explosion:  Agenda -  Community Impacts, Emergency Response, and Long-term Safety   Thursday, March 5, 2015 This hearing is open to the public.   6 p.m. to 9 p.m  - Torrance Civic Center - City Hall City Council Chambers, 1st Floor 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance

Inmate hops fence at Lomita sheriff’s station and is found in Jacuzzi Posted: 03/01/15, 7:13 PM PST | Updated: 1 min ago   By City News Service An inmate working at the sheriff’s Lomita station jumped a fence and tried to escape Sunday afternoon, but was found a couple hours later hiding in a covered Jacuzzi in a nearby backyard, authorities said. The inmate, who is about 23 years old, was in a back parking lot at the station at 26123 Narbonne Ave. about 2:30 p.m. when he “decided he no longer wanted to be incarcerated with us and took off over the west wall,” said sheriff’s Sgt. Paul Creason. “The jailer actually saw him run,” Creason said, noting that the man was wearing a yellow jumpsuit and blue jacket. “We immediately had our field units set up containment on Lucille Avenue and Cypress Street south of Pacific Coast Highway.” A helicopter and police dog unit were called in and the man was found about 5 p.m., Creason said. The Jacuzzi had j