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A small brush fire flared up Sunday afternoon, June 28th, at the southwest edge of Madrona Marsh, but was quickly extinguished by the Torrance Fire Department. A passerby reported seeing flames and smoke just before 3 p.m. and two engines were dispatched to the marsh, along with several police units to block northbound traffic on Madrona Avenue. Firefighters had to remove two ten-foot sections of the fence that surrounds the marsh to gain access to the fire, which was inside the fence along Madrona Avenue about fifty yards north of Sepulveda. A strong breeze from the south was pushing the fire northward, and observers estimated the burned area at that time was eighty feet long and ten to fifteen feet wide. The fire crew went to work, and within fifteen minutes had the fire completely contained, but by then the burn area was 120 feet long and had widened to 25 feet its northern end. The cause of the fire is under investigation and a report will be filed this week, but it appears to ...

Press Release Torrance Police Department Vehicle used as a weapon; injuring a Torrance Police Officer On June 13, 2009 the Torrance Police Department responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Calle Mayor regarding a reckless driver. The vehicle was located shortly before 10 am traveling east on Pacific Coast Highway near the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle evaded officers by traversing commercial parking lots and crossing against the traffic controlled intersection. The vehicle continued east on Pacific Coast Highway at a high rate of speed. A marked Torrance Police car was waiting against the north curb, facing west, monitoring the pursuit. The vehicle then crossed over from east bound PCH into the westbound lanes and proceeded head on towards the police car. The driver of the suspect vehicle intentionally struck the waiting police vehicle as the officer made a last second effort to move away from the head-on collision. The suspe...

On Saturday, June 27th, the City of Lomita will host the Founders' Day Fireworks Celebration. There will be exciting performances by local community groups and wonderful music by DJ Robert who mixes a lively and entertaining repertoire of great music. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. When: Saturday, June 27th Time: 6PM Community Group Performances and Music by DJ Robert 9:00PM to 9:22PM Founders' Day Fireworks ////Note: This year the celebration will not be an all day event. In order to save money, the organized show does not start until 6PM//// Where: Lomita Park, 24428 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA For more details, contact Lomita Parks & Recreation Department at 310.326.6255.

Torrance Symphony FUNdraiser SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009 8:00 P.M. Come and enjoy the Fabulous music played by The Fabulous Esquires Big Band Great Entertainment, Refreshments plus Opportunity Drawing, Silent Auction and a chance to win a hat decorated with $100 in cash Tickets: $30 per person James R. Armstrong Theatre Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive - Torrance Call the box office 310-781-7171 or 310-373-2442 for Tickets and Information. www.torrancesymphony.org All proceeds benefit the Torrance Symphony Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 8 pm

Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 11:21 PM To: LAX Stakeholder Liaison Subject: Deviation from Over-Ocean Operations at LAX on May 23rd & 24th Please be advised that due to electrical maintenance work being performed this weekend on LAX's north runway complex (Runways 24R/6L and 24L/6R), Over-Ocean Operations will be suspended from Midnight to 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th as these runways will be closed. When Over-Ocean Operations are suspended LAX remains in Westerly Operations. All aircraft operations will occur on the south runway complex, which will result in increased noise to the residents to the east and south of LAX (South Los Angeles, Lennox, Inglewood, El Segundo, Del Aire, Hawthorne, and portions of the Beach Cities). LAWA apologizes for any inconvenience this causes but this electrical maintenance work is critical to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Rockefeller Group Professional Center at 2740 Lomita Blvd (the vacant lot north of Costco) is available for public review until June 22, 2009. It is available on line at www.torrnet.com/8683.htm, the Katy Geissert Library, the SE Torrance Library, the City Clerk's Office and the Community Development Department at City Hall. There is no scheduled city meeting to explain the Draft Environment Impact Report. If you have questions, please contact Gregg Loden, City of Torrance Community Development Department at 310 618 5900. John Bailey, President SETHA

Fatal Traffic Collision Incident # 090030194 OnTuesday, 5 May 2009, at approximately 10:56 p.m., officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a call of a traffic collision with injury inside Guenser Park (17800 Gramercy Place)in North Torrance. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man trapped beneath an overturned 2004 Hummer H2, as well as evidence that the vehicle had been driven through the park resulting in damage to the grass area. The driver sustained major injuries as a result of the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as a 31-year-old male with an address in Oxnard. His name is being withheld pending notification of family members. This collision is being investigated by the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic and Special Events Division under the command of Captain David Smith. If you are a witness to this accident or have any information pertaining to this investigation, please contact Detective Terry Tokle at (310) 618-5560. Lieute...