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Road Construction at Sepulveda Blvd and Maple Will Impact Traffic

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...

Sepulveda Blvd Road Construction, Monday, November 23rd to Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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

Weekly Crime Report November 8-14, 2020

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...

Weekly Crime Report November 1 through November 7, 2020

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...

Road Construction on Hawthorne Blvd #4 Traffic Lane Will Be Impacted

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...

Weekly Crime Report and Police Chief Retiring

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 is Looking for COVID-19 Vaccine Volunteers

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...