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Torrance eNEWSLETTER | Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024

This Week: New Live Feed Camera from Rocketship Park, TPD is Hiring, Torrance Summer Nights, and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 30 July 25 - July 31, 2024 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. 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 TORRANCE SPOTLIGHT Photo courtesy of @christineanneho Electric Green Glow! Here is another favorite from the Light Painting Workshop at Madrona Marsh in Torrance, CA, with the talented Light Painter @redheadkatrina and Model Sara @lifeofpod, hosted by the @creativephotoacademy! Photographed on my Birthday, July 13, 2024. Light Painting Tools by @lightpaintingbrushes. Special thanks to @rachael.innes for the Workshop Pass. Photographed with @pxl8photography, @kirusitin, and others. Have a Terrific Thursday! 🟢💃📷 Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!   WHATS NEW City of Torrance Launches New Live City Webcam We’re thrilled to introduce our newest webcam, offering residents and visitors a stunning, real-time view of our beloved Torrance. Now, whether you're at home or on the go, you can take in the breathtaking sights of our city.  Nestled at Los Arboles Park, fondly known as Rocketship Park, the webcam captures the most picturesque angles of Torrance. With a 24/7 live feed, you can enjoy the vibrant activity and natural beauty that make our city a special place to live. Tune in and experience the pride of Torrance from anywhere! SEE THE LIVE FEED Torrance Police Department Announces Incentives for Recruitment Program On July 16, 2024, the Torrance City Council approved a $4.6 million Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program to strengthen the city's public safety team. Bonuses up to: • $100k for Lateral Police Officers • $40k for New Police Officers • $40k for Lateral Public Safety Dispatchers • $10k for New Public Safety Dispatchers • $75k in retention bonuses for Sworn Staff • $50k in retention bonuses for Professional Staff JOIN THE TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT 4th of July Celebration Survey! Thank you for celebrating 4th of July with us! We want to hear from you! Let us your thoughts about the event and what you would like to see next year! SHARE YOUR INPUT Beat the Heat at a Cooling Center! As temperatures rise, it's important to stay cool. If the heat is ever getting too much for you, come visit a cooling center! FIND A COOLING CENTER New "Year in Review" Mailers Coming Your Way! Check your mailbox for the City's Year in Review Mailer! Learn where you can get your hands on the I ❤️ Torrance stickers PLUS important phone numbers and resources for our residents and business community. CHECK OUT THE 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW TORRANCE SUMMER NIGHTS JULY 27 @ 7 P.M. AUGUST 4 @ 5 P.M. AUGUST 10 @ 5 P.M. SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDY Cardenio - Shakespeare by the Sea SANGRE NUEVA Salsa Band - Special Sunday Concert FAMILY KARAOKE PARTY Little Mermaid - Nakano Theatre  Now - August 31 Torrance Summer Nights Festival: 2nd Annual Celebration! Presented by sponsor Torrance Refining Company, our Community Services Division is excited to host the 2nd Annual Torrance Summer Nights Festival! Join us through August 31, 2024, for a cultural extravaganza featuring music, movies, art, and live theater at the Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, and chairs, and soak in the festive atmosphere! This Week: Shakespeare's Comedy Torrance Summer Nights is still here! Up next, we have Shakespeare by the Sea's production of Shakespeare's lost comedy Cardenio. Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy the free show! Torrance Summer Nights - Trolls Band Together Did you catch the latest movie at Torrance Summer Nights? We had a special viewing of Trolls Band together at McMaster Park for Torrance Summer Nights. Families got to watch the movie under the stars. CHECK OUT A MOVIE NIGHT RECAP AS SEEN ON CITICABLE In case you missed it... Torrance Wife Thanks Police for Finding Lost Husband Torrance Resident Susann Takaki thanks Torrance Police for helping to bring her husband home safely after he got lost in Los Angeles. Takaki says her husband George is beginning to show signs of dementia and hopes sharing their story can help others take comfort in knowing that Torrance truly cares. EXPERIENCE THE STORY Why Torrance - Raising Canes Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers celebrates its new Torrance location (18120 Hawthorne Blvd) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. SEE THE CELEBRATION Torrance Dodger Day Knocked It Out of the Park! Huge shoutout to everyone who joined us to cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers! Shohei Ohtani’s home run was the cherry on top. Our fans must’ve brought that extra bit of magic! RELIVE THE EXCITEMENT   COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   To report coyote activity, please call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or use the Coyote Management Portal to submit a report online. If you see a coyote attacking a person, immediately call 911. For questions regarding the Coyote Management program, email POrenstein@TorranceCA.Gov. VIEW WEEKLY COYOTE REPORT LEARN ABOUT COYOTES KEEP COYOTE PUPS WARY MARK YOUR CALENDARS     July 27 Harpist Chiara Solar Experience the enchanting melodies of harpist Chiara Solar live at the Walteria Library! Join us on Saturday, July 27th at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of musical magic! DISCOVER THE SOUND   July 28 Torrance Antique Street Faire Join us for the Torrance Antique Street Faire! Explore 200 talented vendors offering antiques, vintage treasures, home decor, and more—all at bargain prices. Enjoy antique appraisals, music by DJ Ozzie, fantastic restaurants, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. FREE admission from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EXPLORE VINTAGE FINDS Aug 3-17 Disney's The Little Mermaid Join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Torrance Theatre Company with a magical journey under the sea in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. This beloved classic tells the timeless story of Ariel, a young mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human and exploring the world above the waves. Bring the whole family to experience this enchanting tale, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale and the beloved 1989 animated film. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! SEA THE SHOW!   August 6 Torrance Police Department's National Night Out 2024 Join us for National Night Out 2024 and be part of an evening filled with community spirit and fun! Taking place on Tuesday, August 6th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Columbia Park, this annual event is all about strengthening relationships between our police officers and the community to create a safer, more connected neighborhood. Bring your family and friends to meet the Torrance Police Officers, TPD personnel, and City Officials for an evening of camaraderie and friendship. MEET YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Now through August 17 Summer Reading Program Summer is here and that means it’s time to join the Torrance Public Library’s Annual All-Ages Summer Reading Program! Participate in person and virtually! Read for 16 hours, complete 16 library and/or literacy-related activities or a combination of reading and activities to earn your Completion Certificate and a special prize! Avid readers can get a second bonus prize if they read for 8 more hours or complete 8 more special activities once the initial challenge is completed. START READING ** denotes a City of Torrance Event July 16 onwards City of Torrance Youth Flag Football Registration July 25 to 27 Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" July 25 Airport Noise Hearing Board July 26 Oro y Plata - Mariachi Concert July 26 Bartlett Senior Center Walking Club July 27 Small Changes, Big Impact: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint for a Sustainable Tomorrow July 27 Saturday Matinee: Summer of Soul July 27 Meet Paranormal Author Amanda Desiree July 29 Snazzy Picture Frames July 30 City Council Meeting July 30 Restaurant for Roses July 31 Annie Banannie August 7 Refinery Community Alert Siren Test DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD. | TORRANCE, CA 90503 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice