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Why Is It Called Walteria? The Torrance Neighborhood That Came First
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyA hotelkeeper, a seasonal lake, and an enduring name connect South Torrance to the 1880s.
Read moreTorrance’s Student Salon Is a Beauty Find Worth Calling About
The Torrance Buzz WeeklySoCal ROC’s Client Days pair affordable services with practical experience for future beauty professionals.
Read moreA Familiar Bookstore Address Has a New Chapter
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyMeet Saint-Ex Booksellers, a Torrance Boulevard discovery for your next unhurried browse.
Read moreThe Hawthorne Boulevard Stop That Could Start Your Next Plant Obsession
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyRainforest Flora brings decades of airplant expertise to an everyday Torrance shopping trip.
Read moreA Torrance Community Keeps Cancer Support Free for Patients and Loved Ones
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyDonors and volunteers help Cancer Support Community South Bay offer a welcoming place to turn.
Read moreTorrance’s ICAN Helps Adults With Disabilities Find Their Place at Work
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyJob preparation, coaching, and employer partnerships give people opportunities to contribute.
Read moreTorrance’s Volunteer Center Invites Neighbors to Help Fill Pantry Shelves
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyA November 6 food drive gives residents, workplaces, and community groups a practical way to help.
Read morePlan Ahead: Craft Beer Meets Historic Aircraft in Torrance November 7
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyThe CCBA Summit Beer Festival brings California breweries to the Western Museum of Flight.
Read moreExplore Okinawan Culture at Torrance’s October 30 Mini Expo
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyWorkshops, performances, and food samples celebrate World Uchinānchu Day at Toyota Meeting Hall.
Read moreSee Everyday Materials Become Unexpected Art in Torrance October 29–31
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyDestination: Art’s experimental exhibition invites visitors to look closer at texture, sculpture, and mixed media.
Read moreJapanese Music and Dance Fill Torrance’s Armstrong Theatre November 1
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyLA Kansai Club’s Sunday festival welcomes generations together, with free reserved admission for guests 80 and older.
Read moreTorrance YMCA Hosts a Daytime Halloween Costume Parade October 30
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyChildren 12 and younger can enjoy costumes, candy, and family activities before Halloween night.
Read moreTorrance Confirms 22-Night Santa Float Tour for 2026
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyA local partnership keeps the neighborhood tradition rolling, with a helicopter arrival kicking off the festivities.
Read moreNorthwood’s Torrance Factory Expansion Targets 400 Jobs Over Three Years
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyThe satellite communications company scheduled its production move for October.
Read moreMost Torrance Classrooms Lack Air Conditioning—What Happens Next?
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyCooling measures offer immediate relief while Torrance Unified tests longer-term solutions.
Read moreTorrance Football Roundup: South Shuts Out Hawthorne, Tartars Fall 54–52
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyFriday’s results brought a big Spartans win and two close finishes.
Read moreTorrance Startup Builds Software to Help Spacecraft Think on Board
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyIn Orbit Aerospace targets decisions that cannot wait for ground control.
Read moreTorrance Meridian Academy Offers a Different School Week
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyA tuition-free public charter combines online classes with optional activities in person.
Read moreTorrance Drone Battery Maker Joins Unusual Machines
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyThe buyer reports expanded production and hiring at Upgrade Energy’s local facility.
Read moreFifteen Torrance Schools Make California’s 2026 Honor Roll
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyTorrance Unified also earns districtwide recognition.
Read moreTorrance Approves Cottage-Food Changes Ahead of Seaside Ranchos Holiday Lights
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyNew rules would allow greater flexibility for home-based food businesses during December while establishing safeguards for neighbors, parking, and public spaces.
Read moreTorrance Police Seek Public's Help Following Danaha Street Shooting
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyInvestigators are asking anyone with information or video footage of an early-morning shooting to contact the department.
Read moreTorrance Honors Eight Outstanding Artists and Organizations in 2026
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyThe city's 48th annual Excellence in Arts Awards recognize achievements in dance, music, theater, literature, visual arts, and arts education.
Read moreWhen Seeing Is No Longer Believing: Can We Still Trust What We See?
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyArtificial intelligence is changing the meaning of photographic and video evidence. As technology becomes more convincing, our willingness to question what we see may be more important than ever.
Read moreTorrance Adult School Cancels Morning Classes Thursday, October 22
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyA staff professional development day will affect Thursday morning instruction. Students should check their schedules before traveling to class.
Read moreMissed the October 19 Voter Registration Deadline? Torrance Residents Can Still Vote
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyCalifornia's conditional registration period begins October 20, giving eligible residents another way to participate in the November 3 general election.
Read moreFree Halloween Candy at Del Amo Fashion Center, but Families Must Register First
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyTorrance's upcoming Mall-O-Ween celebration welcomes children 10 and younger, but advance registration is required and Halloween masks are not permitted.
Read moreThe Next Generation of Home Heating Is Here—and $60 Million in New Funding Could Help Torrance Homeowners
The Torrance Buzz WeeklySouthern California regulators approve a major expansion of incentives for advanced heat pumps, giving homeowners another reason to explore technology that can heat and cool their homes more efficiently.
Read morePlanning a Home Improvement in Torrance? The City's Permit Process Has Changed
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyTorrance now requires electronic submissions for building permits and most planning applications. Homeowners considering additions, remodels, or property improvements should understand the new process before starting.
Read moreTorrance's Future Development Rules Are Under Review—and Residents Have Until October 26 to Speak Up
The Torrance Buzz WeeklyProposed changes to Torrance's General Plan address housing, land use, public safety, and environmental protections. Here's why homeowners and neighborhood residents should pay attention.
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