Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc.Torrance CA 90501

    On Tuesday, April 3, 2017, the Torrance City Council will consider adopting a resolution to transition from the current At-Large election to District-Based elections.   This is the link to the backup material for the agenda item with the details.   http://torrance.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=8&event_id=7156&meta_id=278457   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

What Torrance council candidates have to say about the housing crisis, pot sales and refinery safety https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/03/29/what-torrance-council-candidates-have-to-say-about-the-housing-crisis-pot-sales-and-refinery-safety/ John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) 

Link to the Daily Breeze article by Nathaniel Percy. https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/03/29/torrance-police-search-for-suspect-who-attempted-burglary-vehicle-theft/ John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA) 

      This report is for Sunday, March 18, 2018 through Saturday, March 24, 2018. 46 incidents are in the log.  Link to the Torrance PD Weekly Crime Log. https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=38499   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 8 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 4 in North Torrance, 2 in West Torrance, 1 in the Seaside area and 1 in the Madrona area. Suspect fled from a North Torrance home when confronted by resident and suspects in a West Torrance home attempt fled when a neighbor called out to them.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 14 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 6 vehicles were unlocked.   AUTO THEFT There were 9 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT There were 7 incidents in Torrance and 1 in Southeast Torrance. Monday, March 19th 12:30 PM to Tuesday, March 20th, 8:15 AM 2100 Block 230th Place (North of JH Hull Middle School) Hood lock defeated and

    The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s helicopter has used up the onboard fuel and has returned to base.   As of 12:30PM, Torrance Police advised the suspect has not been apprehended.    Suspect described as Hispanic, heavy set, short stocky male, mustache wearing baggy shorts and a black baggy sweatshirt with while lettering.   Suspect believed to be in the Knolls’ Manor Mobile Home Park.   If you have any information, call Torrance Police at 310 618 5642.   Link to the Daily Breeze article.   https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/03/29/torrance-police-search-for-suspect-who-attempted-burglary-vehicle-theft/   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

  This report is for Sunday, March 11, 2018 through Saturday, March 17, 2018. 40 items were reported on the Torrance PD Weekly Crime Log. Link to the complete log:   https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=38343   There was no Weekly Crime Log for March 4, 2018 through Saturday, March 10, 2018.   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 8 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 3 each in Old Torrance and North Torrance, 1 in Country Hills and 1 in the Riviera. Suspects fled from two homes when confronted by residents.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 12 in Torrance and one in Southeast Torrance.  4 vehicles were unlocked, windows were smashed for entry in 2 vehicles and door locks punched in 2 vehicles.   3/16  11 PM to 3/17 11PM   23000 Block Arlington Av  Battery stolen from engine compartment of vehicle.   Items stolen included a car battery, cash, gift cards, took kit, wallet, cell phone, jacket, diaper bag, laptop, more cash, sunglasses, cologn

 One in custody after crashing car into home in Torrance https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/03/20/one-in-custody-after-crashing-car-into-home-in-torrance/

  This report is for Sunday, February 25, 2018 through Saturday, March 3, 2018. There were 43 incidents on the log.  Link to the complete Torrance Police Department Weekly Crime Log: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showdocument?id=37897   RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. 2 in the Seaside area, 2 in North Torrance and 2 in Old Torrance.   AUTO BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Two of the vehicles were unlocked.   AUTO THEFT There were 3 stolen vehicles in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance.   THEFT There were 11 incidents reported and none in Southeast Torrance. Delivered parcels were stolen from the 2600 Block of 232nd St, 17200 Block of Eastwood Ave, 23800 Hawthorne Blvd, 2900 Block Opal St and the 2500 Block of Sierra St.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

The Right to Breathe   The Torrance refinery is discussed broadly starting at 5:15 minutes in this new AQMD video. It is the only discussion of stationary source pollution in the nine minute documentary.   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)     The Right to Breathe     The Right to Breathe The Right to Breathe is a documentary film by the South Coast Air Quality Management District revealing the seri...    

 Link to the Daily Breeze article: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/03/07/redondo-beach-supports-proposed-elimination-of-toxic-chemical-at-torrance-refinery/ John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners' Association, Inc. (SETHA)

    Link to the Riviera HOA site with all the details. https://hollywoodriviera.org/butcher-solana/   John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc.

More than a year after state and federal regulators discovered thousands of tons of hazardous waste stored illegally at the Torrance refinery, the plant has been ordered to get rid of it.   Link to the Daily Breeze article. https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/03/02/torrance-refinery-ordered-to-remove-tens-of-thousands-of-tons-of-hazardous-waste/ Link to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control Order http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PressRoom/upload/Torrance-Refining-Company-Order.pdf John Bailey, President Southeast Torrance Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (SETHA)

 The Weekly Crime Log for Sunday, February 11 through Saturday, February 17, 2018 is not available. The Weekly Crime Log for Sunday February 18 through Saturday, February 24, 2018 has 60 reported incidents. RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES There were 6 in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance 3 in North Torrance, 2 in Country Hills and 2 in Walteria. AUTO BURGLARIES There were 17 in Torrance and 2 in Southeast Torrance. Sunday, February 18th  22700 Cypress St  Two incidents Battery charger stolen from 1 vehicle and a bag, Bible and religious material from another vehicle. THEFT There were 11 incidents reported in Torrance and none in Southeast Torrance. Tailgates were stolen from 3 vehicles in North Torrance and delivered parcels taken from front porches in North Torrance and Southwood. ARSON One incident in North Torrance. Wednesday, February 21, 2018  17500 Block Daphine Ave Suspect sets front door on fire. Link to the Torrance Police D