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This Week: Winter Holiday Concert, Torrance In Action District#3 Community Meeting, Santa Float, and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.   VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 49 DECEMBER 07 - DECEMBER 13, 2023 DIVE INTO THE FUTURE WITH TORRANCE'S HOUSING CORRIDOR OVERLAY! Exciting news, Torrance residents! The City, backed by Senate Bill 2 funding, is on a mission to tackle the housing crisis head-on. Our Housing Corridor Study is paving the way for new residential zones in seven key areas. With your input and our dedication, we're reshaping the landscape for a thriving community. Visit our Housing Element web page for a closer look at the future of Torrance living. SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOTS OF THE CITY! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team for their win against North Area rival Casimir Middle School! Well-deserved, Mustang Ladies! #mustangpride Thank you @magruder_ms_ptsa for hosting the snack bar! Image used with permission from Magruder Middle School @ magruder_torrance TOUCHDOWN WITH TORRANCE TRANSIT Catch a ride from Torrance to Sofi Stadium and watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Denver Broncos for just $4! The offer includes free parking at the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center, and buses start running three hours before kickoff. Enjoy a hassle-free journey and extra savings for game time refreshments with friends and family! Check out our episode of Weekends in Torrance where we showcase this awesome service! SIDEWALK VENDING AT SEASIDE HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY Learn how the City is ensuring safety for all when it comes to sidewalk vending at public event like the Seaside Holiday Lights. Certain permits are required for sidewalk vendors and Cottage Food Operations to be able to sell or pass out food. Learn more at www.TrendingInTorrance.com TRENDING IN TORRANCE PLAN YOUR ROUTE AHEAD! Our interactive map provides up-to-date information on lane closures and traffic impacts so you can plan accordingly. Check it out at www.TorranceCA.Gov/TrafficImpacts   Get up-to-date information on the City's Homeless Services. Find out how many clients have found permanent housing, learn about the 3290 Temporary Housing Village, and find other helpful links. Explore the Homeless Response Dashboard today. HOMELESS RESPONSE DASHBOARD Stay in the loop with the Torrance eNewsletter - your go-to source for all the amazing events and opportunities in our community! Published every Thursday at 4 p.m. Sign up or browse archived issues online. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at eNewsletter@TorranceCA.Gov. COMING UP THIS WEEK Dec. 7 Environmental Quality Commission Now - Jan. 7 Ice Fantasy Skating Rink Now - Dec. 15 Torrance Police Officers' Association Santa Float Dec. 8 Torrance Civic Chorale Winter Holiday Concert Dec. 9 Sensory Storytime and Information Session Dec. 9 Happy Hours @ KGL: Safety First! Traffic Safety with the Utopian Society Project Dec. 11 Torrance In Action: District #3 Meeting Dec. 12 City Council Meeting More details on upcoming events are below! COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH Dec. 14 All City Libraries will open at 2 P.M. Dec. 16 Saturday Matinee: Frozen Dec. 16 The Nutcracker Dec. 16 Winter Wednesday Movie: Polar Express Dec. 17 The Suite-est Time of Year - A Holiday Concert Dec. 19 Last City Council Meeting of 2023 Submit your events Bona fide Torrance-based, non-profit groups may submit events to be included in the Torrance citywide calendar, pending approval. Events must occur within Torrance city limits to be considered. Find out more, and Share Your Event     TUSD TEACHERS AND VISITORS FROM SINGAPORE Mayor Chen had the pleasure of meeting a delegation of early childhood educators visiting from Singapore recently. Having met some of our Torrance Unified School District educators and students at the Invention Convention Global Competition, they were truly impressed with the achievements of Torrance students in STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) and hoped to learn more about our educational practices and how TUSD continues to nurture these amazing young minds. MODIFIED TCtv FACILITY HOURS If you’re a Torrance Community Television producer, be sure to note the holiday modified hours. TCtv will be open under modified operating hours throughout the holiday season. For more information, go to www.TorranceCA.Gov/TCtv and to schedule a visit, call (310) 618-5762.  Sundays & Mondays – Remains Closed Tuesdays – Fridays Open: 2 – 8 p.m. Saturdays Open: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays – Walk-In's Allowed Wednesdays & Fridays – Walk-In’s Allowed until 6 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays – Appointments Only from 6 – 8 p.m. Closed for the holidays from December 23, 2023 – January 8, 2024 Please take a moment to fill out our community survey. We want to hear from you! TCtv COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SURVEY   Download the digital postcard to see what Torrance is doing. We have an app! Download the myTorranceCA app on your smartphone. Submit a request, make a payment, peruse City services, and more. #WhyTorrance Discover why so many businesses choose to partner with Torrance and explore the locations, activities, and opportunities that set Torrance apart. 2022 Year in Review Browse the City's Year in Review, highlighting City services and accomplishments from the prior calendar year. Homeless Services Read through Torrance's plan to prevent and combat homelessness. Discover ways you can help. TorranceCA.Gov Find a host of information on our website, including debunked rumors that circulate in the City. TorranceAlerts Register for TorranceAlerts. When there is an emergency, get the information first on the City's early warning notification system. Trending in Torrance Get an overview of some of the most pressing topics within the City of Torrance. See what's trending! Discover Torrance Torrance is home to a variety of breweries, eateries, shopping centers, and hotels. Discover what our City has to offer!     Knowing what items go in which curbside cart can be tricky at times. Did you know, what is considered recyclable, compostable, or just plain trash varies from place to place? It all depends on your city’s infrastructure for processing different types of waste. Luckily, the City of Torrance has resources to help make separating your trash, recycling, and organics simpler! Visit www.TorranceRecycles.org/Guide for a helpful search engine tool on what goes where. Here’s a quick reminder of what goes where in the City of Torrance: Green cart is for organics-Food, Yard waste, Food-soiled paper (unbagged) Blue/Grey cart is for recycling-Paper, Glass, Metal, Plastics #1, #2, #5 (clean & dry) Black cart is for trash-Animal waste, Diapers, Wrappers, Bioplastics    DOWNLOAD THE myTorranceCA APP TODAY! Have you downloaded the myTorranceCA app? With this app, you can easily report various non-emergency issues like coyote sighting, illegal dumping, unpermitted sidewalk vendors, graffiti, and more - all at your fingertips! Download the myTorranceCA App on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.   CITY OF TORRANCE WEBSITE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Become more familiar with our website and the services the City offers with our Question of the Week. Tip: Navigate or search through the City of Torrance website to find the answer! Let's see how savvy you are! Maybe you'll learn something new about the City. Head over to TorranceCA.Gov and search through each department to see if you can answer this week's question. Senate Bill 1383 targets to achieve what percent of reduction in the level of statewide disposal of organic waste by 2025? Email your answer to TorranceCA@TorranceCA.Gov now! Last week's answer: June 2021   TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The public is invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chambers. Council meetings can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @CityofTorranceCAGovernment, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA   TORRANCE TODAY Tune in to CitiCABLE’s program TORRANCE TODAY. In this episode, we highlight the Torrance Fire Department and Torrance Police Department Toy Drive, Santa's Float, and a holiday craft show. TORRANCE TODAY can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @TorranceCA, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE. Check out the latest episode!   TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY Torrance libraries are a great place to find a variety of programs for all ages. Events include storytimes, craft workshops, movies and music, book groups and so much more at all of the six public libraries. To see what's coming up, check the Library Calendar... Please Note: All Torrance Public Libraries will open at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14 due to a Staff Development Event. All libraries will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 22 through Monday, December 25. Staff at the Torrance Public Library can be reached at (310) 781-7599, Monday and Wednesday from 12 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., or via email at LibraryReference@TorranceCA.Gov. HOLIDAY MUSIC FUN WITH CRAIG NEWTON Saturday, December 9 | 12 P.M. | FREE Southeast Library 23115 Arlington Avenue Come out to the Southeast Library for a holiday treat! Craig Newton will play Winter themed music for all to enjoy. FAMILY CRAFTERNOON: UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER Saturday, December 9 | 12 P.M. | FREE Walteria Library 3815 242nd Street What's Christmas without an ugly sweater? Stop by the Walteria Library to make your own mini ugly sweater that can be displayed on your refrigerator for the holidays.   VISIT A CALIFORNIA STATE PARK WITH YOUR TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD Did you know a Torrance Library Card can do a lot more than give you access to a seemingly endless amount of resources at our local libraries? It's true! Your Torrance Library Card can provide you with FREE parking at over 200 California State Parks! Just visit your nearest Torrance Public Library and ask about the California State Library Parks Pass. Check out our episode of Weekends in Torrance that explains how to utilize this fantastic program. When you pick up your pass, don’t forget to also check out a California State Park backpack filled with things like binoculars, field guides, and other resources to help you enjoy your time in some of California’s most amazing areas. For more information and a list of participating parks visit California State Library Parks Pass Participating and Nonparticipating Parks. Don’t have a Torrance Public Library card? Apply online at www.Library.TorranceCA.Gov.   BARTLETT SENIOR CENTER Various Dates | FREE 1318 Cravens Avenue Come and join us at one of the weekly activities held at the Bartlett Senior Center. Learn some new dance steps at our salsa class, or take the jewelry workshop and learn new ways to make your personal projects more creative and fun for the holidays! Embrace the chance to create cherished memories, forge new friendships, and indulge in social activities tailor-made for you. Don't worry about missing out because the program runs every week, providing ample opportunities for you to participate at your convenience in any of the upcoming programs and classes.  Salsa For Seniors - Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. Salsa For Seniors - Monday, December 11 at 10 a.m. Conversational Spanish Class - Monday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m. Beading and Jewelry Workshop - Wednesday, December 13 at 8 a.m. Visit the Senior Centers and Programs page for more information on citywide activities.   COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   Call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or fill out the Coyote Sighting Survey to report a coyote sighting or incident. Prefer to use your mobile device? Download the myTorranceCA app, available on iTunes and Google Play Store. Always, if there is an immediate threat, call 911.   WEEKLY COYOTE REPORTS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE Data collection and tracking coyote activity are critical components of an effective coyote management plan. The purpose of monitoring human-coyote interactions is to document where coyotes are frequently seen and to identify locations where increased potential for encounters may occur. Gathering specific data on incidents allows for targeting educational campaigns in a timely manner to specific areas where increased coyote activity is reported. By educating members of the community, residents can make informed decisions to safeguard their pets and family and avoid unwanted coyote interactions.  Residents and the community at-large play a critical role providing their feedback to the City’s Coyote program. Reporting through official City channels helps staff record and track coyote sightings and incidents. View the weekly Coyote Activity Report on the City's Coyote page. See a coyote? Report activity through the official City of Torrance channels: · Web: www.TorranceCA.Gov/Coyotes · 24-Hour Hotline: (310) 618-3898 · Animal Control, for sick, injured or deceased animals: (310) 618-3850 · Mobile App: myTorranceCA · Call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Prevent Coyote Dens by Landscaping in Early Winter Beginning in January, coyotes commence the once a year mating process. Once pregnant the coyotes look for a den to birth and nurse pups until they’re stronger. Coyotes are selective when choosing a denning site. Dens are found in secluded areas with protective cover, such as foliage, to shield pups from inclement weather, predators and other threats. The den is only used temporarily in spring time. Clearing out potential denning spots and trimming ground-level shrubbery outside your home in winter will reduce hiding spaces and potential dens during coyote pupping season.  If a den is disturbed by landscapers, curious pets, or people, the pack will protect their territory. Coyotes are known to ‘escort’ or walk people and pets out of the denning area. For details on wildlife-smart landscaping, conduct the At-Home Coyote Prevention Checklist outside your home. Where can coyotes den? Hillsides Culverts Rock piles Hollowed out tree trunks Under porches or openings under man made shelter.   CIVIC CHORALE WINTER HOLIDAY CONCERT Friday, December 8 | 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. | $25 James R. Armstrong Theatre 3330 Civic Center Drive The Torrance Civic Chorale is back with their latest concert A Winter Holiday, a musical celebration of winter holidays from around the world.  The Torrance Civic Chorale will be joined by the North High School Hi-Lite Choir! Purchase tickets online. TORRANCE IN ACTION DISTRICT #3 COMMUNITY MEETING Monday, December 11 | 6 - 8:30 P.M. | FREE Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Meeting Multi Purpose Room 465 Crenshaw Boulevard You are invited to take part in the Torrance In Action District 3 Community Meeting. Hear from Councilmember Asam Sheikh on a number of several topics:  Public Works - Update on Caltrans/405; Signage Community Services - Capital Improvement Projects at Parks in District #3 Torrance Police Department - Crime Statistics & Updates for District #3 Torrance Fire Department - Fire & Safety Updates City Manager's Office - Civic Center Master Plan Homelessness Update Economic Development General Services - Airport Update Community Development - Housing Project Update  Download the postcard. TORRANCE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION SANTA FLOAT SCHEDULE Now - Friday, December 15 | 6 - 8 P.M. | FREE Various Locations Christmas is just around the corner and Santa is making his yearly visit to Torrance! Santa is visiting several locations this year throughout the City. He will be escorted by the Torrance Police Officers' Association. Make sure to view the list of locations so you can meet Santa! Fun Fact: The Torrance Police Officers' Association has been escorting Santa around Torrance since 1969. WEST HIGH ENTERTAINMENT UNIT PARENTS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS TREE LOT Now - Saturday December 16 West High Parking Lot 20401 Victor Street The holiday season is officially here! Are you looking for the perfect tree? Visit the West High Entertainment Unit Parents Association Tree Lot to buy a tree and other goods to help raise money for the West High Entertainment Unit. Christmas Tree Lot... THE NUTCRACKER Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 | 2 P.M. | $36 El Camino College Marsee Auditorium 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard Ballet California brings you the classic tale of a young girl whose only dream is to be a ballerina. Watch as this young girl goes on a wild adventure to make sure her dream comes true. This performance features a score from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreography by Charles Maple. Don't miss this wonderful performance. Purchase tickets at www.BalletCalifornia.com. DOWNTOWN TORRANCE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: ICE FANTASY SKATING RINK Now - Saturday, January 7, 2024 | Varying Times | $30 1408 Cabrillo Avenue The Ice Fantasy Skating Rink has arrived in Downtown Torrance! Experience the thrill of gliding through the ice and making memories this holiday season now through January 7. The synthetic ice makes it easy for skaters of all levels to have fun! Get a close up look at the rink before you go. Don't worry if you don't have skates. Rentals are available on-site, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. Purchase tickets online today. Ice Fantasy Skating Rink Hours and Price... ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TORRANCEALERTS? TorranceAlerts is a mass notification system designed to keep Torrance residents and businesses informed of emergencies when a "call-to-action" is required. 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