Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

   Link to the Daily Breeze article and photograph:   https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/06/29/torrance-police-announce-arrest-in-del-amo-fashion-center-shooting-that-left-1-man-injured/   “Jose Manuel Salazar, suspected in the shooting at the Del Amo Fashion Center on June 3, was contacted just past 1:15 a.m. by Redondo Beach police officers during a traffic stop. He originally was arrested on suspicion of selling narcotics, Sgt. Ronald Harris of the Torrance Police Department said.”   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)  

  The City of Lomita presents the annual Founder's Day Celebration on Saturday, June 29 from 3 to 9:30 p.m. at Lomita Park.   The public is invited to this FREE event which will include music, carnival games, food trucks, performances by local groups, laser tag, video game truck and more.   The evening will culminate with a firework show at 9 p.m.   For additional information, call 310-326-0140 or visit the website at  http://www.lomita.com/cityhall .   Lomita Park is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue in Lomita.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

 T his report is for Sunday, June 16, 2019 through Saturday, June 22, 2019. 46 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=52449   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance.  1 in North Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance.   6/21  8PM to 6/22 7AM     2200 Block 236th Street  Residence being fumigated. Window screen on house tented for fumigation removed, property ransacked and binoculars, camera and jewelry stolen.   6/18 7:30PM to 6/19 7:45PM    2000 Block 159th Street   Screen pried off window and attempt to slide window open failed.  No entry, no loss.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 13 in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. 8 vehicles were unlocked, 1 vehicle had window smashed, 3 vehicles were unknown entry, and 1 vehicle the window was forced.   6/20 9:30PM to 6/21 7AM  2100 Block 230th St  Unlocked vehicle entered, ransacked and cell phone and cash were stolen.  

 

  City Council Elections will be held in Torrance on March 3, 2020. Southeast Torrance is in the newly created District 4 along with Old Torrance.   This is a map of the new council districts and the individuals who have filed their intent to run for office as of June 11, 2019.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)                 Graphics from City of Torrance, Office of the City Clerk and Southwood Homeowners Association.

  Link to the Daily Breeze:  https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/06/24/heres-why-aqmd-committee-chose-enhanced-safety-measures-over-a-ban-on-mhf-at-refineries-in-wilmington-and-torrance/   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)       Here’s why AQMD committee chose enhanced safety measures over a ban on MHF at refineries in Wilmington and Torrance   Supervisor Janice Hahn and Rolling Hills Estates City Councilwoman Judy Mitchell cast the dissenting votes against allowing use of HMF to continue. Refinery officials applauded the decision. Anti-MHF activists vowed to fight on.           The Torrance Refining Company is shown in this aerial photo shot from the Goodyear Blimp, Feb. 17, 2017. Photo by Brad Graverson/The Daily Breeze/SCNG By  NICK GREEN  |  ngreen@scng.com  | Daily Breeze PUBLISHED:  June 24, 2019 at 3:58 pm  | UPDATED:  June 24, 2019 at 4:23 pm Improved safety systems a

https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-refinery-acid-20190622-story.html   Air quality committee rejects ban on toxic acid used in South Bay refineries By  TONY BARBOZA JUN 22, 2019   |   6:45 PM     Torrance Refining Co. is one of two South Bay refineries that use modified hydrofluoric acid, a highly toxic chemical used to make high-octane gasoline. (Michael Owen Baker / For The Times) Air quality officials on Saturday moved to close the door on a ban of a dangerous acid used at two South Bay oil refineries that community groups have sought since a 2015 explosion raised concerns about the potential for a catastrophic release. The South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Republican-controlled refinery committee voted 3-2 to support an industry-backed alternative. The plan directs agency staff to develop agreements with refineries in Torrance and Wilmington that would allow them to keep using modified hydrofluoric acid, with

  This report is for Sunday, June 9, 2019 through Saturday, June 15, 2019. There are 45 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=52259   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 in North Torrance and 1 in the Riviera.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 14 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   On Sunday, June 9th, at Torrance Beach, 300 Block of Paseo de La Playa, between 8 AM and 9:13 AM, a suspect took unattended property off the beach, used the car key to enter victims’ vehicle and took a backpack, cell phone, vehicle key and wallet.   AUTO THEFT There were 5 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT There were 12 incidents in Torrance and 3 batteries were stolen from vehicles in Southeast Torrance.   June 11th to June 13th       237th and Walnut St, 1900 Block 234th St and 2100 Block 230th

Councilman Herring’s resignation… LOCAL NEWS Torrance Councilman Herring’s resignation was a stunner; his decision to rescind it is an even bigger surprise Council peers and numerous local residents had urged him privately to reconsider. Herring will now serve until the council election in March. Torrance Councilman Milton Herring (Photo courtesy city of Torrance) By  NICK GREEN  |  ngreen@scng.com  | Daily Breeze PUBLISHED:  June 20, 2019 at 3:17 pm  | UPDATED:  June 20, 2019 at 3:19 pm First-term  Torrance Councilman Milton Herring has rescinded the resignation  he unexpectedly submitted less than a month ago “as the right thing to do” after some fellow panelists and numerous local residents urged him privately to reconsider. Herring, the city’s first black council member , announced in mid-May that he intended to step down 10 months ahead of the conclusion of his term, citing family reasons. ADVERT