TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2008 - With sadness and joyous memories, the City of Torrance announces the passing of former Councilwoman Gene Drevno on Monday, September 1, 2008 after battling cancer. Gene Drevno passed away surrounded by her nine children, grandchildren and close friends. She was 78 years old. read more (PDF)>>

TORRANCE, Calif., August 22, 2008 - On Friday, August 22, at 9:00 a.m. the contractor for Public Works will begin construction of two new underground storm drains on Torrance Blvd.  The locations on Torrance Blvd are: 1) Between Crenshaw Blvd and Elm Ave; and 2) Between Madrona Ave and Maple Ave (in front of City Hall).

To expedite construction and for safety, concrete barriers will be installed in the center of Torrance Blvd.  The concrete barrier will protect the work area on a 24-hour basis for approximately 5 weeks.  Accordingly, the following traffic impacts will be in effect:

Ø      Torrance Blvd will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Madrona Ave. and Crenshaw Blvd. on a 24-hour basis.  Delays are expected.

Ø      Left turns will be prohibited on a 24-hour basis into and out of the driveway between the West Annex and Human Resources.  It is recommended that you use the driveway on Madrona Ave near the Ken Miller Recreation Center to access the Civic Center Complex.  Right turns into and out of all driveways on Torrance Blvd will be allowed.

Ø      Left turns will be prohibited into and out of Date Ave, Elm Ave, the northside Torrance Blvd Service Road near Eriel Ave and the southside Torrance Blvd Service Road across from City Hall.     

Construction activity will continue on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, to complete work within the intersections of Torrance Blvd/Crenshaw Blvd and Torrance Blvd/Maple Ave.  The weekend work will require the closure of additional travel and left-turn lanes on Crenshaw Blvd and Maple Ave for the entire weekend.  Delays are expected.

A total of 6 message signs are installed to inform motorists of the work.  In addition, Public Notices were hand-delivered to residents between Madrona and Crenshaw, as far north as Maricopa and as far south as Eldorado.

For more information, please click here.  For questions, please contact Craig Bilezerian at 310-618-3054.

TORRANCE, Calif., May 15, 2008 - On Thursday, May 15, 2008, Mayor Frank Scotto presented his 2008 State of the City Address at the Torrance Marriott.  Mayor Scotto's recorded 2008 State of the City Address will begin cablecasting on Torrance CitiCABLE Channel 3, May 28th through June 24th at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.; and June 25th through July 23rd at 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

Watch Mayor Scotto's 2008 State of the City below and click HERE to view a copy of the transcript.

American toy company Mattel is recalling millions of toys made in China that may pose dagners to children.  Recalled toys such as the Polly Pocket Sets, may contain either high levels of lead paint or may have tiny magents that can be swallowed.  Earlier, consumers were also warned of toxic lead found in Mattel's Fisher Price Brand Toys such as toys of feature characters from shows like "Dora the Explorer" and "Sesame Street." To check on specific recalled items, visit http://www.recalls.gov/.

The City of Torrance began registering oversized vehicles and trailers in January of 2007.  As of July 1, 2007 only registered oversized vehicles and/or trailers with activated daily paperless parking permits are allowed to be parked on public streets.  There are also provisions for residents who are hosting visitors traveling in an oversized vehicle or trailer.  The resident registration stickers are available at the Community Development Department (CDD), and  the daily paperless parking  permits can be pre-purchased at the CDD or the Torrance Police Department (TPD) when City hall is closed.  The daily paperless parking permits can be activated by calling the TPD at (310) 618-5636.

Please visit our updated website at http://www.torrnet.com/OversizedVehicles.htm for more information.  If you have any questions or need clarification about registration stickers or daily paperless parking permits, please feel free to contact the Transportation Planning Division of the Community Development Department at (310) 618-5990 or via email at cddtraffic@torrnet.com.   If you have questions about parking enforcement, please contact the Traffic Division of the Torrance Police Department at (310) 618-5557.