Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

 Torrance Police arrested two suspects in a skimming operation at a bank ATM in Torrance. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160831/2-men-arrested-in-torrance-suspected-in-bank-atm-skimming-crimes#.V8d9o7Df3fI.email

This is a link to the Channel 7 report on the police activity related to the arrest of at least 15  suspects in   residential burglaries in Southern California.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)   http://abc7.com/news/gang-related-burglary-ring-hit-5000-socal-homes-police-say/1487046/#videoplayer

 This is the link to the article by Larry Altman in the Daily Breeze about the arrests. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160826/torrance-police-arrest-gang-members-suspected-of-5000-burglaries#.V8CLxvh3f9g.email

  This report is for Sunday, August 7, 2016 through Saturday, August 13, 2016. 35 incidents were reported to Torrance Police during the reporting period.     RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 were in the Hollywood Riveria, 1 in Seaside Ranchos and 1 in North Torrance. A unlocked second story sliding glass door was used for entry in one of the Riveria burglaries and a window was left open in the Seaside Ranchos burglary.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 8 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were unlocked, a window was left open in 1 vehicle, a door lock was punched in another and a window was smashed to gain entry in 1 vehicle. Items stolen included Chargers, Ashtray, Cash, Fishing Pole, Tackle Box, Tools, Laptop, Hard Drive, Registration, Registration Sticker, Purse, Drivers License, Credit Cards, Cell phone, Paperwork, Shoes, and Sunglasses.   AUTO THEFT

    Background Information:             On June 3, 2016, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board approved the establishment of a Special Revenue Fund to receive monies pursuant to a settlement agreement with ExxonMobil.  SCAQMD staff is proposing to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit project(s) amounting to approximately $2.77 million dollars to be implemented in the City of Torrance.  The proposal to release the RFP will be before the SCAQMD Governing Board on Friday, September 2, 2016 for consideration.   Meeting Information: What:                       AQMD Meeting To Solicit Ideas from Community Members When:                 Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Where:                Toyota Meeting Hall, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance CA  90503 (next to the Armstrong Theater)   The purpose of the August 24, 2016 meeting is to solicit ideas from community

    This report is for Sunday, July 31, 2016 through Saturday, August 6, 2016. 56 incidents were reported to Torrance Police and the complete report is in the attachment.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were two in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 at Spencer & Amie and another at 162nd St and Van Ness Avenue.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 18 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Entry was made by unknown means in 10 vehicles, 5 vehicles were unlocked, windows were smashed in 2 vehicles  and the door lock was punched in 1 vehicle.   List of items stolen from the vehicles: Battery, Laptops, Blanket, Cash, Credit Card, Stereo, Speakers, Video Games, Watch, Clothing, Camera, Golf Club, Power Tools, GPS, Glasses, Keys, Paperwork, More Cash, More Clothing, Food, Rugs, Gate Opener, Briefcase, Tablet, Bicycle, ID, Wallet, and Flash Drive.   AUTO THEFT There were 9 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.

 Last night at the Torrance City Council meeting, a number of residents were clearly upset with the decision to place a PBF Energy Torrance Refinery Company ad in last week's City of Torrance eNewsletter.  Not all residents were allowed to speak when time ran out and an extension was not given so everyone could speak. At the start of the meeting, Councilman Kurt Weideman voiced his concern about the incident and asked for a report from City staff be given at a future Council meeting on the issue. Here is the link to the Daily Breeze article: http://www.dailybreeze.com/environment-and-nature/20160810/torrance-residents-rip-city-pbf-energy-propaganda-masquerading-as-facts#.V6v6rhZQZn4.email Link to the video of Oral Communications 1 with comments from the residents: http://torrance.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=13034&meta_id=251494 John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA)

This report is for Sunday, July 24th through Saturday, July 30, 2016. 32 incidents were reported to Torrance Police.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 3 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in North Torrance and 1 in the Delthorne area.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 7 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 catalytic converters were removed from vehicles in North Torrance.   AUTO THEFT There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT There were 13 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. A parcel was taken from a front porch in the Torrance Heights area. Mail was removed from a mail box in Old Torrance.  Mailboxes were pried open in the 3500 Block of Torrance Blvd.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

  A coyote was seen on Monday, August 1st, at 5:30 AM on 234th Street, between Walnut and Cabrillo, snatching a cat and running away with it.   For additional information on coyotes in Torrance, go to: www.torrancecagov/TPD/30353.htm   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)