Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

This report is for Sunday, November 13, 2016 through Saturday, November 19, 2016. There were 62 incidents reported to Torrance Police during the reporting period. The report is late due to the Thanksgiving holiday.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance, 1 in North Torrance and 1 in the Seaside Ranchos area.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 16 in Torrance and 3 in Southeast Torrance. 11 14 8:15 PM to 11 15 7 AM         1800 Block 245th St (Falena) Unlocked Vehicle 11 15 5 PM      to 11 16 7:45 AM    2000 Block Reynosa Dr (Cabrillo) Entry by unknown means 11 17 3 PM       to 11 18 1 AM         1800 Block Schilling Court (Walnut) Unlocked Vehicle 6 vehicles were unsecured, 5 vehicles windows smashed for entry and 2 unknown means for entry. Items stolen from vehicles: Stereo,work id badge, bank bag-cash, stereo, speakers, vehicles battery, third row seats, duffel bag, shoes, cash, sunglasses, laptop,  backpack, blood pressure machine, keys, tool bag

    In recent weeks, three victims have fallen prey to pigeon drops scams in Torrance.   The victims were initially contacted by the suspects at the 21700 block of Western Ave,   190th and Anza and the 19800 block of Hawthorne.   Check out this link for more details.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance HOA     http://www.torranceca.gov/TPD/Documents/16-152_PUBLIC_PIGEON_DROP_ADVISORY.pdf

 Los Angeles Times, Sunday, November 20, 2016  California Section Headline  "Refinery incidents trouble Torrance residents" Fires, explosions at Torrance refinery have neighborhood on edge

This report is for Sunday, November 6, 2016 through Saturday, November 12, 2016. There were 39 incidents reported to Torrance Police.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance.  1 in West Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance.   1700 Block 245th St, 11/9/16 to 11/13/16, Laptop taken from unsecured garage.   4700 Block Deelane St, 11/11/16, 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Window air conditioning unit pushed in for entry.  Cash, handgun, small safe and jewelry stolen.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 14 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Windows were smashed in 6 vehicles for entry and 4 vehicles were unlocked. List of items stolen from vehicles: Wallets, Backpacks, tablet, sunglasses, ammunition, cash, bags, hair dryer, lingerie, books, purse, clothes, weights, umbrella, flashlight, COOKIES, hardhats, safety jacket, camera, camera lens, stereo, keys, game tickets, key lock box & keys, tote bag, makeup, tools, tool bag and toolbox.   

For Immediate Release November 17, 2016 Contact: Twaun Samuel Phone: (202) 225-2201 E-mail: Twaun.Samuel@mail.house.gov Congresswoman Waters’ Statement on the Torrance Refinery Fire WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of the fire that erupted Tuesday at the Torrance refinery, which is owned by PBF Energy, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee and Torrance representative, released the following statement today: “I am relieved that Tuesday’s fire at the Torrance refinery was effectively contained, and I am grateful there were no reported casualties.  I commend all of the fire fighters and first responders who were involved in responding to this emergency. Nevertheless, I am deeply concerned by the history of mishaps at the Torrance refinery. I am especially concerned that Tuesday’s fire occurred in the refinery’s alkylation unit, where a form of hydrofluoric acid is used in the refining process. Hydro

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Joint Homeowner Association Meeting Riviera HOA and Southeast Torrance (SETHA) HOA Links to the Daily Breeze and Exclusive CBS Footage of the Refinery Fire Today http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20161115/fire-erupts-at-pbf-energy-refinery-in-torrance#.WCvdGREJj4Q.email http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/11/15/crews-battle-fire-at-torrance-refinery/ When:     Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Where:    Richardson Middle School                 23751 Nancy Lee Lane                 Torrance CA  90505 Time:       Meeting Begins at 7PM, Doors Open at 6:30PM Subject:   Residents Concerns About the Refinery WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?  WHY ALL THE FLARING? WHAT, ANOTHER FIRE!  WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH MHF AND HF.  ARE WE SAFE?   WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE? FLARE, Families Lobbying Against Refinery Exposures and TRAA, Torrance Refinery Action Alliance will make presentations followed by  questions from the audience for the two groups. FLARE is a community group made up of concerned residents

 Torrance Refinery Experiences Fire in Alkylation Unit November 15, 2016 Torrance Fire and Torrance Police have responded to a fire in the alkylation unit at Torrance Refinery. No hazardous waste is involved, though there is a leak in a line. The fire may result in additional flaring. Authorities advise that Shelter in Place is not required. The above information is from the City of Torrance. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA)

Report of a Suspicious Man in the Neighborhood in the vicinity of Leslie’s Pool Supply 234th and Western Avenue.  This was first reported on NextDoor.com Thursday Morning, 1AM, November 10, 2016 Suspicious man loitering area & rang doorbell A White male about 6 ft. tall rang our doorbell at 1:00 AM Thursday Morning. When speak easy window was opened to see if we could see anyone, there was no one in eyes view. My husband opened the door and a White male in his late 40's maybe early 50's started approaching our door, coming from our neighbor's on our right. He told my husband he needed help, wanted him to call a cab for him. Meanwhile I called the police. I was transferred from LA County dispatch to Torrance Police Department who asked for full description and stated they would send a unit. This man stayed outside sitting on a bench at Leslie Pool Supply and again we called the police a second time, 20 minutes after the first call but the poli

This report is for Sunday, October 30, 2016 through Saturday, November 6, 2016. There were 49 incidents reported to Torrance Police during the period.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were two in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 in North Torrance and 1 on Maricopa Street near Madrona Avenue. A door was unlocked in one of the residences.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were seven in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   AUTO THEFT There were five in Torrance and one in Southeast Torrance. On Thursday, November 3rd, two 2016 Mercedes Benz C300’s were stolen in the 3300 Block of Pacific Coast Highway.   A 1995 Ford Bronco was stolen sometime between October 31, 2016 and November 4, 2016 from the 23700 Block of Western Avenue in Southeast Torrance.  Vehicles are parked for days at a time on the east and west side of the trailer park.   THEFT There were 12 instances of theft and none in Southeast Torrance. Packages were taken from three r

  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Subject:  Acceptance of Public Comments on the Draft EIR for the Proposed Piceme Lomita Apartments The Lomita Planning Commission Monday, November 14, 2016 6:30PM, Monday, November 14, 2015 Lomita City Hall Council Chambers 24300 Narbonne Avenue Lomita CA   NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) Picerne Lomita Apartments 24000 Crenshaw Boulevard, Lomita, CA 9071   COMMENT REVIEW PERIOD, November 2, 2016 to December 19, 2016   PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The approximately 2.7- acre Project Site is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard.   The Project includes the demolition and removal of the existing equipment rental yard and the construction of a five story, 223- unit, multi family residential development.   The Project includes approximately 250,510 square feet of residential uses and approximately 208,379 squar

This report is for Sunday, October 23, 2016 through Saturday, October 29, 2016. There were 47 incidents reported to Torrance Police.     The report for the previous week was not available.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were three in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 in Southwood Rivera and 2 in North Torrance.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were eleven in Torrance and two in Southeast Torrance. 10 27 2016, 9 PM to 7 AM 10 28 2016   230th and Walnut Two pickup trucks had tools stolen from locked truck beds.   AUTO THEFT There were six stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT There were nine incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Items stolen included a tailgate from a parked truck and a parcel taken from a porch in North Torrance.     Monthly Coyote Statistical Report Incident September October November Coyote Sightings 84 68 Dogs Attacked 1

It is not just the problems with helicopter noise, it is the issue of safety of the residents on the ground. Another fatal Robinson helicopter crash prompts grounding by New Zealand agency http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20161103/another-fatal-robinson-helicopter-crash-prompts-grounding-by-new-zealand-agency#.WBwcjlmqlyM.email   Repeated crashes of Torrance-made Robinson helicopters emerge as South Bay safety issue http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20161103/repeated-crashes-of-torrance-made-robinson-helicopters-emerge-as-south-bay-safety-issue#.WBwcvDy-VPU.email

Joint Homeowner Association Meeting Riviera HOA and Southeast Torrance HOA (SETHA)   When:     Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Where:    Richardson Middle School                 23751 NancyLee Lane                 Torrance CA  90505 Time:       Meeting Begins at 7PM, Doors Open at 6:30PM Subject:   Residents Concerns About the Refinery   WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?  WHY ALL THE FLARING?  WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH MHF AND HF.   ARE WE SAFE? WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?   FLARE, Families Lobbying Against Refinery Exposures and TRAA, Torrance Refinery Action Alliance will make presentations followed by  questions from the audience for the two groups. FLARE is a community group made up of concerned residents located throughout the South Bay.  They are community watchdogs, working to ensure that the health and well being of South Bay residents is weighed as heavily as the needs of the Torrance Refinery. There aim is to educate and empower residents so that they may ca

Subject: Woman shot to death by Torrance police was struggling with bipolar disorder, family says.  See the link below for more details. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20161101/woman-shot-to-death-by-torrance-police-was-struggling-with-bipolar-disorder-family-says#.WBlm7wq1IDw.email