Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

This report is for Sunday, December 13, 2020 through Saturday, December 19, 2020. 65 items in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=62767 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY There was 1 in Torrance in the Southwood Riviera area. 12/14/2020 4:40 AM 22700 Block Ladeene Avenue Suspect took property out of unlocked vehicle, used remote to enter garage and took cash, garage remote and can of soda. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 21 in Torrance including 1 in Southeast Torrance and 5 in the 4400 Block of Pacific Coast Highway. 12/15 6PM to 12/16 7:20 AM 23700 Cabrillo Av Wallet, cash, sunglasses and purse taken from possibly unlocked vehicle. Windows were smashed in 12 vehicles and 4 vehicles were unlocked. Items stolen included cash, earthquake backpack, jewelry, tools, cables, shoebox, cell phone, flash drive, clothes, skateboard, dash camera, flashlights, another garage remote, key, laptop case, laptop bag, decorative rock, lap

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) COLLECTION EVENT Saturday, December 19. 2020, 9 AM to 3 PM, Rain or Shine Location: Lomita City Hall Parking Lot - 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717 Entrance to the event is off Narbonne Avenue not 242nd Street. It is the driveway on the south side of the LA County Building in the City of Lomita/LA County facility. Sponsored jointly by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and the Department of Public Works. The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash. THINGS WE WANT YOU TO BRING... Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Paint, Paint Thinner. Turpentine, Cleaners with Acids or Lye. Pesticides and Herbicides. Household and Car Batteries. Old Computers and Television Sets. Sharps or Used Needles. Expired Pharmaceuticals and Mercury Thermometers. THINGS WE DON&#

Go to the KTLA site for the photo. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/19-year-old-pleads-no-contest-to-attempted-murder-in-del-amo-mall-shooting-that-left-1-wounded/ John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) setha-torrance.blogspot.com 19-year-old pleads no contest to attempted murder in Del Amo mall shooting that left 1 wounded LOCAL NEWS by: Sareen Habeshian Posted: Dec 11, 2020 / 05:26 PM PST / Updated: Dec 11, 2020 / 05:26 PM PST A 19-year-old man pleaded no contest Friday to shooting a 22-year-old at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance last year, officials said. Jose Salazar is seen in an undated photo provided by the Torrance Police Department on June 29, 2019.Jose Salazar is seen in an undated photo provided by the Torrance Police Department on June 29, 2019. Jose Manuel Salazar, aka “Issue,” entered his plea to one count of attempted murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. RELATED CONTENT 18-Yea

This report is for Sunday, November 29, 2020 through Saturday, December 5, 2020. There are 48 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=62591 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance. 1 in Country Hills and 1 in Southwood Riviera. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 12 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Entry made in 5 vehicles by unknown means, 4 vehicles were unlocked, 2 vehicles had door locks pried and 1 vehicle a window was smashed for entry. Items stolen included: storage container, gym bag, sunglasses, bag, wallet, US Mail, purse, storage bin, pictures, video games, clothes, EDD card, blank checks, clothes, debit card, key, vehicle registration, AAA card, another purse, cash and insurance paperwork. On November 30, 2020 between 3:30 and 3:45 PM, in the 200 Block of Via Riviera, a US Mail truck was unlocked by unknown means and US mail and parcels were stolen. AUTO THEFT There wer

This report is for Sunday, November 22, 2020 through Saturday, November 28,2020. There are 32 items in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=62537 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY There was 1 residential burglary and it was in North Torrance. 11/23 Monday 11:31 AM Motorcycles, gear and garage remote stolen from possibly unsecured garage. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Windows were smashed in 2 vehicles, door punched in 1 vehicle and 1 vehicle was unlocked. Items stolen included purse, cell phone, food, clothes, cosmetics, wallet, backpack, laptop, headphones and medication. AUTO THEFT There were 5 vehicles stolen in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 of the vehicles included Ford, Chev and Toyota pickups. THEFT There were 14 incidents in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 11/26 Thanksgiving Day Afternoon 2000 Block 236th Street – Delivered groceries stolen from porch.

Traffic Impacts - Maple Ave. and Sepulveda Blvd. Crimson pipeline will close multiple lanes on Maple Ave. and Sepulveda Blvd. at the intersection of Maple Ave. and Sepulveda. The work will start on 11/30/2020 and is proposed to be completed by 1/29/2021. Phase 1 Construction (11/30/2020 - 1/4/2021) Northbound Maple Ave. - Northbound Maple Ave. will be completely closed just north of Sepulveda Blvd. Motorists will be directed to turn either left or right onto Sepulveda Blvd. and will be led with detour signs back onto Maple Ave. Eastbound Sepulveda Blvd. - Left turn lanes will be completely closed at the intersection of Maple Ave. and Sepulveda Blvd. Left turn and u-turn will not be allowed at Maple Ave. during Phase 1 construction. Motorists will be directed to turn left onto either Madrona Ave. or Crenshaw Blvd. Westbound Sepulveda Blvd. - Westbound curb lane will be closed at the intersection of Maple Ave. and Sepulveda Blvd. No right turn onto Maple Ave. will be all

Information from the Public Works Department Westbound Sepulveda Blvd. will be reduced to 2 lanes of traffic between Western Ave. and Arlington Ave. from Monday, November 23 to Wednesday, November 25 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. due to roadwork. Please avoid the area. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) setha-torrance.blogspot.com

This report is for Sunday, November 8th through Saturday, November 14, 2020. There are 47 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=62394 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance, both were houses being fumigated. 11/8-11/9 21800 Block Marjorie Ave – Southwood 11/9 23900 Block Huber Ave - Southeast Torrance AUTO BURGLARIES There were 17 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 10 vehicles were unlocked and windows smashed in 3 vehicles for entry. Items stolen included a backpack, laptop, eye glasses, checkbooks, parking pass, guitar, golf clubs, electric cart, cash, masks, MP3, credit cards, SS card, purse, sunglasses, tools, camera, clothes, cash, CDs, more sunglasses, more clothes, registration, bucket, tool bag, power and hand tools. AUTO THEFT There were 12 vehicles stolen in Torrance including 1 in Southeast Torrance. 11/8 12PM to 2:16PM 22700 Block Western Av Knolls T

This report is for Sunday, November 1, 2020 through Saturday, November 7, 2020. 39 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=62360 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 3 in Torrance. 2 in the Riviera and 1 in Marble Estates. In the Marble Estates burglary, suspect entered an unlocked vehicle parked inside the garage, took property and stole a key to steal another vehicle, a 2013 Chev Malibu. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 13 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were unlocked and windows smashed in 3 vehicles for entry. Items stolen included earbuds, cell phone, cash, cooler, wetsuits, pedal board, fishing reels, camera, fins, GPS, wallet, credit cards, jewelry, more cash, sunglasses, ID, insurance, registration, photos, clothes, weights, cases of water, power and hand tools, laptop, WiFi access points, more cash, martial arts garments, stereo, backpack, laptop, medication, another wallet, another back

The #4 traffic lane will be closed for road work. Be prepared for traffic impacts. Hawthorne Blvd. Lane Closures Post Date:11/16/2020 12:57 PM Caltrans is working on a project to improve Hawthorne Blvd from Redondo Beach Blvd (RBB) to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Improvements will include curb ramps, bus pads, and traffic signal improvements from RBB to PCH and pavement resurfacing from Fashion Way to RBB. From Monday November 16, 2020 through Friday November 20, 2020 The Contractor will perform Asphalt Concrete paving and traffic signal improvements on Hawthorne Blvd from Torrance Blvd to Redondo Beach Blvd. TRAFFIC IMPACTS: DAY TIME Monday November 16th to Friday November 20th Work 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Work will be performed for traffic signal improvements during the day. Shoulder lane (#4 lane) on Hawthorne Blvd will be closed for the work in the Northbound and Southbound direction from Torrance blvd to Redondo Beach Blvd NIGHT TIME Thursday November 19th Work 8 PM

The Weekly Crime Report for November 1, 2020 through November 7, 2020 has not been released. Torrance Police Chief Eve Berg has announced that she will be retiring from her position as Police Chief effective Jan. 8, 2021. Chief Berg began her law enforcement career with the Inglewood PD in 1984 after graduating from the LASD Academy. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1994; to rank of Lieutenant in 1999 and in 2003 the rank of Captain. In 2011, she was appointed Chief of Police for the Manhattan Beach Police Department and served in the capacity until appointed in January, 2018 as the Torrance Police Department's Chief of Police. Thank you Chief for your service. The City Manager will appoint an interim chief and follow up with recruitment. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) setha-torrance.blogspot.com

The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Administers First Phase 3 AstraZeneca Trial Injection Friday, September 4, 2020 Investigator(s) Eric Daar, MD LOS ANGELES – The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center officially began phase 3 trials of the Oxford University – AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial on Friday, September 4. The vaccine is called AZD1222 and has already gone through early trials. This trial is designed to determine whether the vaccine can prevent symptomatic COVID-19 after two doses. The study aims to enroll 30,000 volunteers across the United States. It is important to note that this vaccine does not have a live virus and cannot give a person COVID-19. If the results from the trial are positive, the vaccine could be made available to the public to prevent disease. On Friday, 5 participants received an injection with additional participants scheduled for after the Labor Day Holiday. To be eligible, a volunteer cannot have tested positive for

This report is for Sunday, October 25, 2020 through Saturday, October 31, 2020. 52 incidents listed in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=62242 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 5 in Torrance. 2 in the Riviera and 1 each in the Hillside area, Marble Estates and North Torrance. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 13 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Items taken included mail, parcels, tablet, tools, electronics, cartons of cigarettes, clothes, chargers, handicap placard, jumper cable, camera, laptop, speaker, backpack, dash camera, backup camera, sunglasses, jumper cables, flashlights, power tools, hand tools, wallet, cell phone, purse, more sunglasses, watch, gloves, figurine, more sunglasses, and duffel. 10 31 2020 2:05 pm 17100 Block Ardath Avenue, Suspect forced open door on US Mail truck and stole mail and parcels. AUTO THEFT There were 12 stolen vehicles in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 10 26 2020 2

This is the November 4th updated vote count at 4:45 PM for the November 3, 2020 General Election. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA) setha-torrance.blogspot.com TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member Candidate(s) Votes Percent > ANIL MUHAMMED (N) 23,696 28.21% JASMINE A-YOUNG PARK (N) 23,452 27.92% MADISON A. LASTER (N) 21,007 25.01% RON RIGGS (N) 15,839 18.86% Vote for Two

Rebecca Poirier, our City Clerk, has provided the following information for the viewing election results. Beginning Wednesday, November 4th, updates will be posted usually in the time frame between 3:30 PM and 5PM which will enable you to track the Torrance School Board election. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. setha-torrance.blogspot.com Links to Election Day/Night Results November 3, 2020 General Election semi-final results links below: Landing Page – https://www.lavote.net/home/voting-elections/current-elections/election-results/live-results Direct Graphical Display – https://results.lavote.net/#year=2020&election=4193 Direct Text Display – https://results.lavote.net/text-results/4193 Results will be viewable via these links after 8:00 p.m. tomorrow. Late in the day on Wednesday, the PDF version of the semi-final Statement of Votes Cast (SVC) will be available here: https://www.lavote.net/home/voting-elections/curren

The Torrance City Council will be appointing residents to various Commissions this month and in December. Rebecca Poirier, our City Clerk, has sent the following information for those of you who might be interested in being appointed. John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowner's Association, Inc. setha-torrance.blogspot.com Commission appointments will be held over three City Council meetings. They will be handled in the same manner as the Planning Commission appointments which took place on June 16, 2020. A picture will be shown on the screen and the applicant has three minutes to introduce themselves. All applicants must have completed Commission Certification Training prior to applying. If any resident is interested in taking the Commission Certification Training, we are offering it online by request only. Please email CityClerk@TorranceCA.gov. Applications for all vacancies and reappointments are due in the City Clerk’s Office on Thursday, November 12 by

This report is for Sunday, October 18, 2020 through Saturday, October 24, 2020. 62 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=62155 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 1 each in North, Seaside, Torrance Heights and Walteria. 3 residences were unsecured. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 22 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 11 vehicles were unlocked and windows smashed in 5 vehicles for entry. Items stolen included printer cartridges, charger, registration, sunglasses, duffel, baseball gear, gift cards, registration, camping gear, clothes, generator, golf clubs, golf bag, more golf clubs, tools, gasoline, another golf bag, more golf clubs, backpack, spikes, chainsaw, diaper bag, jump ropes, headphones, wallet, media console, another backpack, another wallet, purse, cash, another charger, shoes and more sunglasses. 10 19 2020 8:14PM 3000 Block Sepulveda Blvd at Maple

This report is for Sunday, October 11, 2020 through Saturday, October 17,2020. There are 70 items in the Torrance Police Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=62107 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES 2 in Torrance. 1 in North Torrance and 1 in Torrance Heights. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 16 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were unlocked and 7 had windows smashed for entry. Items stolen included camping gear, face masks, tools, medication, backpack, 3 purses, sunglasses, bag, cosmetics, tablet, cell phone, wallet, game controller, GPS, perfume, manual, laptop, tablet, cash, key, garage remote and charger. Car cover to prevent auto burglaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-2T9qhnR8A AUTO THEFT There were 9 vehicles and 1 motorcycle stolen in Torrance. 10/16/20 6PM to 10/17/20 7AM 23600 Block Arlington Stolen 2008 Ford Econoline. THEFT There were 18 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 failed attempts to stea

This report is for Sunday, October 4, 2020 through Saturday, October 10, 2020. 46 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61984 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 1 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 10/9/2020 4-6 PM 3000 Block 235th Street Window smashed for entry and sunglasses stolen. AUTO BURGLARY There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 vehicles were unlocked and windows smashed in 3 vehicles. Items stolen were tools, two purses, registration, insurance, bags, and computer monitor. AUTO THEFT There were 7 stolen vehicles in Torrance including 2 in Southeast Torrance, 2 in commercial areas, 1 each in Seaside, Madrona and North Torrance. Location of two stolen vehicles in SE Torrance. 10/6/2020 6 PM to 10/7/2020 6:45 AM 23000 Block of Arlington Avenue and 2400 Block of 230th Place. THEFT There were 14 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 9 catalytic converters were stolen

This report is for Sunday, September 27, 2020 through Saturday, October 3, 2020. 45 incidents listed in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61886 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance. 1 each in North Torrance and the Madrona area. Both involved stealing tools from garages. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 9 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 vehicles were unlocked. Items stolen included 2 wallets, backpack, 2 bags, documents, duffel bag,insurance, registration, golf bag, golf clubs, sunglasses, cash, purse, and more cash. AUTO THEFT There were 11 vehicles stolen in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. THEFT There were 7 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. One catalytic converter stolen and one failed attempt to steal another one. VANDALISM 9 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Vehicle windows were smashed in the 3300 Block of Lomita Blvd (Torrance Memori

Torrance Industrial Building Sells for $81 Million By Hannah Madans Monday, October 5, 2020 Share Former Costco site is one of the priciest square-foot industrial sales in a decade. Former Costco site is one of the priciest square-foot industrial sales in a decade. Photo by Ringo Chiu. Ringo Chiu | Staff | Los Angeles Business Journal A Torrance building under renovation for use by Amazon.com Inc. has been sold for $81 million, making it one of the priciest industrial deals in a decade, based on price per square foot, according to CoStar Group Inc. The transaction price of $548.33 per square foot is the twice the average rate for the area, according to CoStar. The former Costco Wholesale Corp. warehouse store is being updated for use as an Amazon Hub warehouse space, with a small consumer operation. At the time Costco said that it was too small. It has opened a new, larger Torrance location. The site is located at 2751 Skypark Drive. Realterm US Inc. purchase

Link to the article by Nick Green in The Daily Breeze https://www.dailybreeze.com/2020/09/25/torrance-aircraft-noise-monitoring-program-ends-sept-30/ John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) Torrance aircraft noise monitoring program ends Sept. 30 A Torrance-made Robinson R66 helicopter. Photo by Steve McCrank/Daily Breeze. By NICK GREEN | NGreen@scng.com | Daily Breeze PUBLISHED: September 25, 2020 at 6:13 p.m. | UPDATED: September 25, 2020 at 6:14 p.m. Torrance is set to suspend Wednesday, Sept. 30, its longtime $150,000-a-year aircraft noise abatement program. The program provides the public with data that has been credited with helping enforce rules that curb excessively loud airplanes at city-owned Zamperini Field. Mayor Pat Furey and Councilman Mike Griffiths dissented in the City Council vote. By letting the contract that tracks and monitors aircraft lapse, residents will have little recourse to complain about excessive aircraft n

This report is for Sunday, September 13, 2020 through Saturday, September 19, 2020. A spike in reported incidents of 76 in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61703 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES 5 incidents reported in Torrance including 1 in Southeast Torrance, 1 in Southwood Riviera, 1 in West Torrance and 2 in Old Torrance. 9 19 2020 2000 Block 238th St Cash and bank card stolen On 9/16 at 3:28 PM in the 3900 Block of Emerald St, suspect uses key left inside unlocked vehicle to take property out of open garage/2015 BMW 528i. AUTO BURGLARIES 15 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were unlocked. 9/13 to 9/20 23200 Huber Av Door lock punched/no loss Items stolen this week in Torrance included watches, cell phone, cologne, cash, registration, more cash, laptop, registration and insurance, tools, chargers, more registration and insurance papers, another laptop, tablet, briefcase, stereo, bank card, MP3, ey

This report is for Sunday, September 6, 2020 through Saturday, September 12,2020. 41 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61624 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES 1 in North Torrance. Bicycle stolen from unlocked garage. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 17 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 6 vehicles were unlocked and entry into 7 vehicles by unknown means. Items stolen included tools, cash, bank cards, coin purses, sunglasses, more tools, garage remote, ice chest, sodas, more sunglasses, clothes, shoes, jewelry, wallet, radar detector, chargers, laptops, wallet, checkbook, hard drive, car registration, more cash, ID, keys, tablet, more registration papers, insurance, manual, backpack, laptop, hard drives, memory cards, tablet, and more tools. The hours between 7 pm and 6 am account for the majority of vehicle burglaries in apartment complexes and single-family resident neighborhoods according to Torrance Polic

http://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=f68d65f4-630b-4e33-9820-6f08bbac477f Print Suit demands malls be reopened Store operator says L.A. County’s closure of indoor centers is arbitrary and unfair. THE LAWSUIT, filed by shop owner Daisy Rivas on behalf of other retailers together with the manager of Del Amo Fashion Center, seeks class-action status. By Roger Vincent The operator of a sports apparel store in Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County in an effort to ease countywide restrictions on operating businesses in indoor malls during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also objecting to the limits is the largest owner of indoor malls in the county, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which called the county’s restrictions that are now stricter than state guidelines an “undue hardship” on the company and its store tenants. In a proposed class-action lawsuit filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Central Dis

This report is for Sunday, August 30, 2020 through Saturday, September 5, 2020. 49 incidents in the Torrance Police Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61574 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance. 1 in Southeast Torrance and 1 in the Delthorne Park area. 9/3 7PM to 9/4 9AM 23500 Block Arlington Av A 2010 Toyota Camry was taken out of an open garage. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 10 in Torrance. 3 in North Torrance, 3 in the Riviera, 2 in West Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance in the 2200 Block of Sepulveda Blvd and the 23800 Block of Vine Avenue. 4 of the vehicles were unlocked. A US Mail truck was entered by unknown means on September 4th between 6:40 PM and 7:00 PM at 176th and Ainsworth Avenue. Mail was stolen. Items stolen included a sweater, face masks, disinfectant wipes, garage remote, bag, bucket, tools, US Mail, charger, coin purse, sunglasses, fishing pole, camera, camera bag, wallet, cash, skateboard and climbing gear.

This report is for Sunday, August 30, 2020 through Saturday, September 5, 2020. 49 incidents in the Torrance Police Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61574 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance. 1 in Southeast Torrance and 1 in the Delthorne Park area. 9/3 7PM to 9/4 9AM 23500 Block Arlington Av A 2010 Toyota Camry was taken out of an open garage. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 10 in Torrance. 3 in North Torrance, 3 in the Riviera, 2 in West Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance in the 2200 Block of Sepulveda Blvd and the 23800 Block of Vine Avenue. 4 of the vehicles were unlocked. A US Mail truck was entered by unknown means on September 4th between 6:40 PM and 7:00 PM at 176th and Ainsworth Avenue. Mail was stolen. Items stolen included a sweater, face masks, disinfectant wipes, garage remote, bag, bucket, tools, US Mail, charger, coin purse, sunglasses, fishing pole, camera, camera bag, wallet, cash, skateboard and climbing gear. AUT

This report is for Sunday, August 23, 2020 through Saturday, August 29, 2020. 36 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61516 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 4 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in Old Torrance and 2 in North Torrance. A pet dog was taken from a home in North Torrance. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 9 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 8/28 8PM to 8/29 10AM 2300 229th St Suspect entered unlocked vehicle and took cash, charger, multi-tool and sunglasses. 2 vehicles were unlocked. AUTO THEFT 12 vehicles were stolen in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. THEFT There were 3 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles and multiple mailboxes were opened in the 17500 Block of Van Ness Avenue. VANDALISM There were 5 incidents in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Multiple windows were smashed in a parked v

 SB1120, opposed by the Cities of Torrance, Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes along with the Riviera Homeowners Association of Torrance and the Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) failed to get approved in the last remaining hours of the California Legislature. Los Angeles Times Article Bid to allow duplexes on most California lots dies after Assembly approval comes too late An effort to allow duplexes on most California single-family lots died Monday.  (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) By  ANDREW KHOURI STAFF WRITER  SEP. 1, 2020 12:49 AM A bill that would have allowed for duplexes on most single-family lots in California passed the Assembly late Monday night, but died when the year’s legislative session came to an end before the Senate could take it up for a vote. After an initial attempt fell short of passage by three votes, the Assembly took a second look at Senate Bill 1120, passing it with a margin of 42 to 17, just one vote more than was needed an

This report is for Sunday, August 16th through Saturday, August 22, 2020.  48 incidents this reporting week. The Torrance Police Dept Weekly Crime Log is at:  https://www.torranceca. gov/home/showdocument?id=61464 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY There was 1 in the Southwood Riviera area. AUTO BURGLARIES There were only 3 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 8 18 2020  11:15AM 2400 Block Sepulveda Blvd (Commercial) Suspect pried off window seal, defeated door lock for entry, ransacked and there was no property loss. AUTO THEFT There were 14 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 8 19 2020  2300 Block Sepulveda Blvd (Commercial) 2003 Honda Civic. THEFT There were 14 incidents in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. A total of 10 catalytic converters were stolen this week. 8 18 2020  23000 Block Crenshaw Blvd (Commercial) Stolen catalytic converter. ROBBERY - WEAPON 8 19 2020 2:10 PM  Arlington and Engracia  Suspect presses handgun against victim's head and forcibly takes her purse. 8 20

  The Finance Director has recommended the City Council levy 2% franchise fees on the gross revenues of the City's water, wastewater and sanitation utilities.    It is estimated the 2% franchise fee would generate just over $1.2 million in annual revenue to the General Fund.  This fee would be in addition to the Utility User Tax on your statement  On January 1, 2020, water rates in Torrance increased by 3.19% and they can be increased again in 2021 and 2022 by a previously approved plan in 2017.  Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach do not have water franchise fees.  Gardena and Rancho Palos Verdes have a 2% franchise.   9D. Finance - Adopt RESOLUTION Authorizing a Franchise Fee on the City’s Water, Wastewater, and Sanitation Enterprises for Use of Public Rights of Way. Expenditure: None. Recommendation of the Finance Director that City Council adopt a RESOLUTION to levy 2% franchise fees on the gross revenues of the City's water, wastewater, and s

 This report is for Sunday, August 9, 2020 through Saturday, August 15, 2020.  35 items listed on the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at:   https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61330 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 5 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in Old Torrance, 1 each in Country Hills, Delthorne and North Torrance.  Unlocked doors in 3 homes. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 vehicles were unsecured, door locked punched in 1 and unknown entry in 1 vehicle.  Items stolen were a wallet, key, shoes, garage remote, chargers, clothes, shoes, paper goods, and a purse. AUTO THEFT There were 6 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. THEFT There were 10 instances in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. 8-11 to 8-13  1700 Sepulveda Blvd (Commercial) Catalytic converters stolen from 2 vehicles.. Items stolen this week included 2 bicycles, wheels and tires off a parked ve

  8 18 2020 To Our Valued Customers: We still need your help to conserve power.  The current heatwave is expected to extend through Wednesday for most of Southern California, causing stress on the power grid. Please continue to help minimize statewide rotating outages by  reducing your energy usage between the hours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m . Energy Conservation Tips You can save energy by raising your air conditioner setting to at least 78°F, and turning off appliances you’re not using. We’ve also provided a list of tips on how to save energy, plus information about what SCE is doing to help below.  NEM Solar and Battery Storage Customers We also need support from our  Net Energy Metering  (NEM) solar and battery storage customers too. When you reduce usage, your excess energy will be delivered to the grid to help your neighbors and help prevent CAISO rotating outages. Learn More About CAISO Rotating Outages Since this heatwave began, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has

 The Southern California Edison website shows Routing Outage Group A066 as an area that could be involved in a outage.    A066 includes portions of the westerly area of Southeast Torrance.  Your routing outage group is shown on the first page of your Edison statement.  This is the link to the SCE website with more details: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/rotating-outages/rotating-group-number/rotating-group-maps#targetKML=A066_10708    John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) setha-torrance.blogspot.com

  Sepulveda Blvd. and Maple Ave. Lane Closures Post Date: 08/16/2020 5:43 PM Phillips 66 will  close all traffic lanes on Maple Ave. between Plaza Del Amo and Sepulveda Blvd . to repair their 8” petroleum pipeline at the intersection of Sepulveda Blvd. and Maple Ave.  The work will start on  Monday, 8/17/2020 and is proposed to be completed by 8/31/2020 .  Work schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM to 3:30PM . Traffic Impacts:  Sepulveda Blvd. – Westbound Two right lanes will be closed for westbound traffic through the Maple Ave. intersection. Sepulveda Blvd. –Eastbound Both left hand turn pockets will be closed turning onto northbound Maple Ave. Maple Ave. between Plaza Del Amo and Sepulveda Blvd. Traffic lanes will be closed. Motorist traveling northbound will be able to make a right or left turn at Sepulveda Blvd. Motorist traveling southbound will be able to make a right or left turn at Plaza Del Amo. At the end of the day, all lanes will be accessible. Delays are ex

  This report is for Sunday, August 2, 2020 through Saturday, August 8, 2020. 33 incidents in the Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log at: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=61228 RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 2 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 8-6 11 PM to 8-7 12 PM 1200 Block Opal St   Suspect enters residence by unknown means and takes property/hat, shoes, game, laptop,   jewelry, game console and marijuana. 8-7 6:30 PM to 8-8 8:30 AM  4200 Block Redondo Beach Blvd   Suspect takes property out of victim's unlocked vehicle, uses remote to open garage and   take property out of same/cash manual, sunglasses, and antique items. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 8 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. 6 vehicles were unlocked/unsecured, 1 vehicle with smashed window and 1 vehicle unknown means of entry. 8-6 9 PM to 8/7 7 AM   24200 Block Walnut St  Purse taken out of unlocked vehicle. AUTO THEFT There were 8 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in South