Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

This report is for Sunday, July 17, 2016 through Saturday, July 23, 2016. 72 incidents were reported to Torrance Police.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 in North Torrance and 1 each in Olde Torrance and Walteria.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 22 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 were reported in the 2600 Block of PCH, 1 in the 3400 Block of Carson, 1 in the 3500 Block of Carson and 1 in the 3600 Block of Fashion Way. Third row seats were taken from two vehicles.   AUTO THEFT There were 4 stolen vehicles and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Tuesday, July 19th 11:30 to 11:45 AM, 235th and Cabrillo  1995 Ford Van   THEFT There were 19 reported thefts and none in Southeast Torrance.   ROBBERY – WEAPON There was one incident in Southeast Torrance. Monday, July 18th, 6:20PM, 230th St and Arlington Ave Suspect brandished a knife and demanded victim’s wallet.   John Bailey, President

A consultant for the City of Lomita is currently preparing the environmental document. It will not get to a hearing until sometime later this year or early next year. The proposed project is a five-story, 236 unit apartment building with two floors of subterranean parking.  About 10% of the units will be studios, 55% will be one-bedroom and 35% will be two-bedrooms with 426 parking spaces.  The intersection is a “F” rated intersection by the city of Torrance.  John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)  

ExxonMobil hits the front page of the Daily Breeze on Tuesday morning with disclosure of a huge amount of fines. On May 13, 2016, ExxonMobil paid the AQMD $4,000,000.00 for Rule 1118 mitigation fines for FY 15-16. On May 29, 2014, ExxonMobil paid the AQMD $7,250,000.00 for Rule 1118 mitigation fines for FY 13-14. Here is the link to the Daily Breeze article. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) http://www.dailybreeze.com/government-and-politics/20160725/why-refinery-flares-cost-exxonmobil-nearly-20-million-in-pollution-fines-in-just-two-years#.V5bAXUoFak4.email

 This is the link to the Daily Breeze article with a video of a suspected knock-knock burglar in Rancho Palos Verdes.   The vehicle is a Nissan Altima, 4 door sedan, blue, with Gardena Nissan paper plates. http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160719/detectives-seek-suspected-rancho-palos-verdes-knock-knock-burglar-caught-on-video#.V479bED27l8.email John Bailey, President SETHA

                         Refinery explosions, chemical releases prompt proposed new oil industry regulations Construction crews use cranes as they continue to repair the damage to the Exxon Mobil Refinery in Torrance in July 2015. The refinery was rocked by a February 2015 explosion, which was one of the events that triggered new state refinery safety laws. Scott Varley — Staff Photographer By Nick Green , Daily Breeze Posted: 07/17/16, 9:14 PM PDT | Updated: 35 secs ago # Comments

South Coast Air Quality Management District ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Friday, July 15, 2016    10:00 a.m.  Conference Room CC-8 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA  91765 Call-in for listening purposes only is available by dialing: Toll Free:  866-244-8528 Listen Only Passcode:  5821432 Website for viewing and listening: http://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/webcasts   See Page 2, Agenda Item 5 – Establish Process for Awarding Monies in the ExxonMobil                                                 Settlement Projects Special Revenue Fund   This item concerns the use of funds recently received from ExxonMobil due to violations at its Torrance refinery.  Staff will seek input from the Administrative Committee regarding the process staff intends to use to identify, select and fund projects using the proceeds from the Exxon Mobil settlement. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc.  (SETHA)  

http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/20160713/former-exxonmobil-torrance-refinery-shuts-down-following-equipment-failures#.V4aw7AvjPOw.email Former ExxonMobil Torrance refinery shuts down following equipment failures By Nick Green, Daily Breeze Posted: 07/13/16, 11:06 AM PDT | Updated: 2 hrs ago 2 Comments The former ExxonMobil refinery in Torrance shut down this week after a cascading series of equipment failures, triggered by a software update the day before, crippled the plant’s main gasoline production unit, the region’s air pollution watchdog said. The plant, called the Torrance Refining Co., is now owned by a subsidiary of New Jersey-based independent refiner PBF Energy. Workers at the plant are attempting to restart the fluid catalytic cracking unit, which refines crude oil into gasoline, said officials with the South Coast Air Quality Management District. “The refinery reported to SCAQMD on Monday afternoon a breakdown that started with a software upgrade and led to

This report is for Sunday, June 26, 2016 through Saturday, July 2, 2016. There were 47 incidents reported.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were none reported in Torrance.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were not secured and windows were smashed in 2 vehicles to gain entry. Items stolen included:  Cash, Chargers, Laptop, Tablet, Purses, Speakers, Clothes, Handicap Placard, GPS, Keys, Sunglasses, Computer monitor, Registration, Insurance papers, CDs, and headphones.   AUTO THEFT There were 7 vehicles stolen in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT 14 items were taken including 8 unattended items:  Backpacks, Wallets, Hat, Keys, Sunglasses, Cellphones, Purses, Cash and a Bicycle.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

  · Southern California Live Steamers is saddened to share with our riders that the SCLS facility in Wilson Park, Torrance, was once again robbed and vandalized. This time, the vandals heavily damaged one storage unit that housed an engine and operations equipment.   The Sunday Run Day on July 3rd will be severely impacted so we are asking for your patience.  Our volunteer members will try to rebuild and restore what has been damaged or stolen so that we can return to regular opera ting conditions. It has always been our pleasure to provide FREE train rides and we are saddened by this egregious event. As you know, SCLS is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Our operation and maintenance costs are thru your donations. Unfortunately, funds used to fix this damage will impact planned improvements and enhancements. While this matter is currently being handled by the Torrance Police Department, we need your help in preventing future vandalism and maybe eve