Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

 Torrance police shoot, kill woman at end of vehicle pursuit By Larry Altman, Daily Breeze A woman driving erratically through Torrance was shot to death by police Monday afternoon when she drove straight at officers, forcing them to jump out of her way, and slammed into a patrol car, authorities said. At least two officers opened fire on the slow-moving car at about 2:30 p.m. at Sepulveda Boulevard and Cabrillo Avenue. One officer suffered minor injuries, Torrance police Sgt. Paul Kranke said. Police officers spotted the motorist shortly after receiving a call of a reckless and possibly drunken driver near Arlington and Post avenues, Kranke said. Officers tried to stop the four-door sedan, but the driver continued on. “The driver was driving erratically on the wrong side of the road, almost hit several vehicles, had traffic collision damage and the air bag  deployed,” Kranke said. An officer bumped the vehicle to get the driver to stop next to a Chevron station. ...

Video captures officer-involved shooting in Torrance.  The female suspect died.     http://abc7.com/news/video-captures-officer-involved-shooting-in-torrance/1582569/ John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

There was a number of burglaries last night involving pickup trucks with hard cover lids on the bed of the vehicle in Southeast Torrance.   The suspects jammed something into the locks and forced them open.  4 vehicles were broken into in the area around 230th Street and Walnut Street.  One vehicle had approximately $3800 dollars worth of work related equipment.   Remember, leave absolutely nothing in your car or truck if you have to leave parked outside even if you keep it locked regardless if it is day or night.  This is not the Torrance we used to know as the safest city in the South Bay.   The Weekly Crime Report was not released yesterday and will not be emailed this week.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)  

    Southern California Public Radio reported yesterday on the AQMD Petition for an Order for Abatement with the Torrance Refinery.   Here is the link to the article:   http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/10/25/65771/torrance-refinery-agrees-on-step-to-reduce-flaring/   An  AQMD hearing date is scheduled for December 8, 2016 for a Petition for an Order for Abatement.   The attachment indicates the AQMD believes that unless all reasonable measures are taken to the maximum extent they are feasible ........ flaring events associated with power disruptions and power outages will recur, and that some such flaring events have the potential to cause public nuisances that could otherwise be avoided.   The AQMD is seeking to require the Torrance Refinery Company to take all reasonable measures within the Refinery to the extent feasible to minimize the potential for future public nuisance events.   ...

Monday October 24, 2016, 3:22 PM Torrance Police Department Advisory: Peeping/Prowling Incidents Bulletin   In the last two weeks, there have been two reported incidents in South Torrance wherein a black male adult has prowled/peeped in females’ residence windows after they’ve arrived home between 11:00 and 11:30 p.m. on weekdays.   On Thursday, October 06, 2016, the resident arrived home in the 4500 block of Newton and was retrieving luggage from her trunk when she noticed a subject walking on Newton toward her house.  She wheeled the luggage up the driveway and began to enter her residence when she noticed the subject had crossed the street and appeared to be watching her.  After entering her residence, she looked out one of her windows and observed the subject walk up the driveway and crouch between two vehicles, as if trying to conceal himself.  The resident activated her car alarm and the male walk...

    FREE FLU SHOTS Monday, October 24, 2016, 10 AM to 12 Noon, Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA  90501   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT This report is for Sunday, October 9, 2016 through Saturday, October 15, 2016 52 incidents were reported to Torrance Police.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 5 in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Wednesday, October 12th, 4:15 PM to 5:50 PM, 22900 Cabrillo Avenue (Reynosa Drive) Suspect entered via unlocked door and took wallet and keys. 2 in North Torrance, 1 in Old Torrance and 1 in Madrona area.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 15 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 6 windows were smashed for entry and 5 vehicles were unlocked. Items stolen: Wallet, cell phone, stereos(4), GPS, cash, ID, parking card, gift cards, sunglasses, remote, knife, TV, battery booster, backpack, charger, registration, insurance, checks, pay stubs, purse and paint...

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A workshop on the Torrance Refinery (formerly ExxonMobil) Update is on the agenda for the Torrance City Council on Tuesday, October, 18, 2016 at 7PM. The agenda item is below.  The 108 page backup material is available on the City website. 6F. City Manager – Conduct Workshop Regarding Torrance Refinery Update. Expenditure: $283,000 (Six month funding cost is $151,000 – General Fund). Recommendation of the City Manager that City Council conduct Workshop regarding Torrance Refinery Update, receive public input and provide direction for going forward with respect to: A) Approve City’s proposal of projects for the $2.7 Million SCAQMD Supplemental Environment Project (SEP) Fund Air Quality Improvement Projects   B) Return to City Council in 3 to 6 months with an update on following items:   C) Approve dedicated staffing support of Torrance Alerts System   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeow...

Free flu shots, administered by Torrance Memorial Medical Center Staff, at the Torrance Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Avenue, Torrance CA 90501  Saturday,October 15, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.   Call 310 530 5044 for more information.   Weekly Crime Report for the period Sunday, October 2, 2016 through Saturday, October 8, 2016. There were 64 incidents reported to Torrance Police.  The complete report is attached.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 in North Torrance, 2 in Old Torrance and 1 in Torrance Gardens.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 14 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 9 in North Torrance, 2 in Old Torrance and 1 each at Torrance Memorial, Costco and Hawthorne Blvd & Lomita. Items stolen included: Laptop, cd player, vehicle battery, remote, cell phone, ice cream maker, wallet, tool bag, tools, file folder, brochures, blank chec...

         This is the link to the article appearing in the print edition of the Breeze on Thursday morning.             John Bailey, President          Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA_) http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/20161012/edison-blames-upgrades-to-south-bay-grid-for-outage-suspends-project

Two articles on previous power outages at the Torrance Refinery.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)   JUROR’S JOKE DURING JURY SELECTION “HARMLESS FUN” ExxonMobil Oil Corporation v. Southern California Edison Company – 2016 WL 2:12-cv-10001, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ExxonMobil recently lost a suit in which it sought $32 million in damages from Southern California Edison for negligently causing a refinery’s power outage.  ExxonMobil sought a new trial based on a statement made by a man during jury selection regarding the refinery itself and its propensity for issues. During jury selection, the man, who was eventually chosen as a juror over objection, stated the ExxonMobil refinery “blows up all the time.” ExxonMobil requested a new trial based in part on the man’s statement and alleged the man’s statement showed prejudicial bias, which cont...

  Current Air Quality for SW Coastal LA, CA Saturday, October 08 - 2 PM The most recent hourly estimate of Ozone reached 101 AQI (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). We are sending you this alert because your local air quality may be changing. Take action appropriate for your health conditions -- and please monitor the latest conditions at www.airnow.gov . To view current air quality conditions by region in an interactive map, see http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/gisaqi2/home.aspx When current or predicted air quality in your area is in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range, or worse, please refrain from using your fireplace or other wood burning appliance. What To Do When Air Pollution Reaches Unhealthful Levels: When air quality is in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (AQI 101-150), members of sensitive groups may experience health effects, but the general public is unlikely to be affected. Persons with heart or lung disease, children, older adults,...

This report is for Sunday, September 25, 2016 through Saturday, October 1, 2016. 60 incidents were reported to Torrance Police.     RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY   There were 8 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance 4 in North Torrance, 1 in Old Torrance, 1 in Southwood Riviera, 1 in West Torrance and 1 in Country Hills.   AUTO BURGLARY   There were 14 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 7 of the vehicles were not secured.  This is a list of items stolen: Laptop, manual, registration (2), insurance, sunglasses, purses (4), charger, vaporizer, pictures, paperwork, remote, GPS, third row seats, cash, safe, documents, jewelry and cell phone.   AUTO THEFT   There were 7 stolen vehicles and none in Southeast Torrance.     STREET LIGHT OUTAGES With the daylight hours decreasing and the auto burglaries on the rise, it is important...

Police Warn of Burglaries that Involve Suspects Posing as City Workers 04 Tuesday Oct 2016   Posted by City of Torrance in News   Police are warning residents to be aware of people posing as City employees who create a distraction while accomplices burglarize homes. Most recently, Torrance Police responded to a residential burglary report in the 2300 block of West 179th Street. The investigation showed that a female suspect posed as a Torrance City worker and approached the couple at their home. The suspect asked if they would escort her to the back yard so they could discuss where the City could install a utility pole. While the suspect distracted the couple, another suspect entered the victims’ residence and stole approximately $10,000 in jewelry. Authorities say to always ask for identification and even call the department where the person says they work to confirm they really are a City employee. And if there’s any doubt, always ask ...

Torrance residents subjected to at least 20 minutes of flaring tonight.   This is a link to the Daily Breeze article appearing in the Sunday, October 1st print edition about how frustrated residents are with the continued flaring.  The local TV stations are reporting the refinery is only operating at 75% capacity.  At times, the flaring is so loud it sounds like an aircraft jet engine doing a run up at LAX on a maintenance stand.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)     http://www.dailybreeze.com/environment-and-nature/20161001/torrance-refinery-critics-frustrated-over-noise-flaring-odors