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✅ Torrance Receives $1 Million for Public Safety Technology

✅ Torrance Warns Property Owners About Fake Permit Notices

✅ Torrance Voters Have June 2 Election Ahead

✅ TUSD Posts Updated 2026–2027 School Calendar 

Torrance Residents Asked to Weigh In on Columbia Park Renaming

Torrance residents are being asked to review options for honoring Ted T. Tanouye, a Torrance native, World War II veteran, and Medal of Honor recipient. The city’s Columbia Park renaming process includes multiple options, including renaming the park, creating an alternate memorial park, or making no change.

Torrance Hosts Bike to Work Day During National Bike Month

Torrance will host Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 21, as part of National Bike Month. The city’s event gives residents a timely reason to consider biking, transit connections, and safer street habits while local agencies continue promoting awareness for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Torrance Soccer Exhibit Connects Local History to the 2026 World Cup

A new Torrance Historical Society exhibit connects the city’s soccer roots to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The History of Soccer Collection features a private collection from Street Faire Antiques owners Miguel Salazar and Julie Randall, spotlighting soccer’s global reach and Torrance’s place as the birthplace of AYSO youth soccer.

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"Life is better at the beach. Take a moment today to appreciate the sunshine, waves, and community that surrounds you." 

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Torrance Summer Nights Kicks Off With Beatles Tribute

Torrance Summer Nights begins Saturday, June 6, with Britain’s Finest, a Beatles tribute band bringing Beatlemania energy to the city’s summer concert lineup. The free outdoor performance gives residents an early reason to mark their calendars for music, community, and warm-weather evenings in Torrance.

Dylanfest 36 Brings a Full Day of Music to Torrance

Dylanfest 36 returns to the Torrance Cultural Arts Center on Sunday, May 24, with a full afternoon and evening of live music celebrating Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday. The long-running event brings fans together for classic songs, community spirit, and a Memorial Day weekend outing close to home.

Downtown Antique Street Faire Returns Sunday

The Downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire returns Sunday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Old Torrance. The monthly event gives residents a chance to browse antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, handmade items, and local vendors while supporting the downtown shopping district.

Historic Old Torrance Walking Tour Steps Off This Weekend

The Torrance Historical Society is hosting a free Historic Old Torrance Walking Tour on Sunday, May 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The monthly tour gives residents a chance to explore downtown landmarks, local architecture, and stories from Torrance’s early years.

Bakery Keeps a South Bay Sweet Spot Going

Torrance Bakery has been part of the South Bay since 1984, when the Rossberg family opened a small 1,200-square-foot shop with seven employees. Decades later, the bakery remains a local favorite for cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and celebration desserts that keep generations of customers coming back.

Kimukatsu Brings Layered Japanese Katsu Back to Torrance

Kimukatsu has quietly returned to the South Bay with a Torrance location inside Tokyo Central Market on Pacific Coast Highway. The Japanese tonkatsu shop is known for its layered “mille-feuille” pork cutlets, curry sets, and crisp panko crust, giving local diners another comfort-food favorite to try.

Maru Korean BBQ Plans a New Torrance Spot

A new Korean BBQ spot is planned for Torrance on West Sepulveda Boulevard. What Now Los Angeles reported that Maru Korean BBQ is connected to a state ABC filing for 2748-52 West Sepulveda Boulevard, adding another Korean dining option to the city’s already diverse restaurant scene.

Onigilly Heads to Del Amo Fashion Center

Onigilly is coming to Del Amo Fashion Center, giving Torrance shoppers a new Japanese-inspired grab-and-go option. The brand specializes in onigiri, pressed rice balls with traditional and fusion fillings, along with bowls and side dishes designed for a quick meal during shopping, errands, or lunch breaks.

Smoking Tiger Plans a Torrance Coffee Expansion

Smoking Tiger is planning a Torrance location as part of its next Southern California expansion. The Korean-inspired coffee and pastry brand is known for drinks and flavors such as banana milk, yuzu, misugaru, and mugwort, giving local coffee fans another future café to watch.

Torrance Moves Council Agendas and Minutes to OneMeeting

Torrance residents have a new place to follow city government. The city says City Council agendas, minutes, and meeting recordings are now available through OneMeeting, its legislative management system, while older records remain available through Granicus during the transition.

Torrance Major Projects Report Helps Residents Track Development

Torrance residents who want to follow local development can use the city’s Major Projects Report and dashboard. The city says the report lists active major development projects and organizes them by phase, including entitlement, plan check, and construction, helping residents track what may be changing nearby.

Planning a Remodel? Check Torrance Right-of-Way Rules First

Torrance homeowners planning repairs, remodels, or major cleanouts may need city approval before placing a dumpster, closing a lane, or doing work in the public right-of-way. The city’s Permits and Mapping Division outlines requirements for construction, excavation, traffic control, refuse receptacles, and street-use permits.

Street Sweeping Rules Can Still Catch Residents Off Guard

Torrance residents should still follow posted street sweeping signs even if the sweeper has already passed. The city’s street sweeping FAQ says ACE Parking supports enforcement, GPS data is used when citations are contested, and sweeping enforcement is suspended only when sweeping is officially canceled.

Power Outage Prep Matters Before Summer Heat Arrives

Torrance homeowners can use Southern California Edison’s outage tools to prepare for planned maintenance, repair outages, and unexpected power interruptions. SCE says customers can check outage status, report outages, receive alerts, and may get advance notice before scheduled maintenance outages that affect their neighborhood.

Refinery Community Alert Siren Test Scheduled for June 3

Torrance residents may hear the refinery community alert sirens on Wednesday, June 3, at approximately 11:30 a.m. The City of Torrance lists the monthly test as a routine alert-system check. Officials emphasize that the scheduled siren activation is only a test, not an emergency.

Thanks for reading this week’s Torrance Buzz Weekly.

From the upcoming refinery siren test and city permit-scam warning to Columbia Park feedback, summer events, new food finds, City Hall updates, and practical homeowner reminders, there’s a lot for Torrance residents to keep on their radar this week.

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