TORRANCE, Calif., July 27, 2010 - The Torrance Certified Farmers' Market was featured in the Market Watch section of the Los Angeles Times on July 24, 2010.  The Market was called one of the three best in the Southland and "one of the very few that qualifies as a destination."  Congratulations to the hard working crew of the Torrance Certified Farmers' Market!  Click here for more information.

TORRANCE, California, July 23, 2010 - The City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Commission (the Commission) hosted its 53rd Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, July 12, 2010 where four recipients were recognized for their exemplary efforts in providing recreational opportunities to Torrance residents. read more (PDF)>>

The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program, administered by the California Department of Insurance, provides an affordable auto insurance option to low-income good drivers.  California Law requires that all drivers be insured.  However, too many low-income drivers remain uninsured because the costs of standard insurance premiums are beyond their financial reach.  The California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program provides affordable liability only auto insurance that meets the state's financial responsibility laws.  Click here for more information.

TORRANCE, Calif., July 9, 2010 - The City of Torrance's Madrona Marsh Preserve reopened today to normal hours after closing briefly.  The City of Torrance took a proactive step and closed the Madrona Marsh on Friday, June 25, after receiving a notice from Los Angeles County West Vector Control District.  Through the notice, the City was informed of concerns regarding an increase in mosquito population count at Madrona Marsh.  Since the meeting between City staff and Los Angeles County West Vector Control on Tuesday, June 29, the City has taken necessary steps to help manage and eradicate the mosquito population at the Marsh, including pumping water out of the Marsh.  With the Vector Control's support of these efforts, and the safety and well-being of the Torrance community assured, the City reopened the Madrona Marsh starting today.  Hours of operation will continue to be from 10 a.m. thru 5 p.m. from Tuesday through Sunday.  The Madrona Marsh Preserve is located at 3201 Plaza del Amo.

TORRANCE, Calif., Thursday, May 27, 2010 - At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, City staff launched a new communication tool - eNotify Subscription.  An electronic service, eNotify allows anyone to receive updates on certain web pages to which they subscribe.  For example, once the City Clerk updates the meeting Agendas online, an email will be sent out notifying subscribers that the page has been udpated.  To subscribe to this page, click here.  Users can click on the "Create Account" link at the top of this page to create an account using a valid email address and password, then select the pages they'd like to subscribe to.  More pages will be added to the list in the coming weeks.

TORRANCE, Calif., Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Mayor Frank Scotto presented his 2010 State of the City Address at the Doubletree Hotel on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.  In his 2010 State of the City Address, Mayor Scotto updated the community on the City's efforts to maintain vital services and enhance the quality of life in Torrance.  In addition to reporting on past achievements, Mayor Scotto also gave an update on the current state of affairs in the Torrance community and shed light on the challenges we are facing in this downturned economy.  According to Mayor Scotto, "Torrance remains safe, secure and a great place for business opportunities.  Torrance remains positioned to withstand whatever challenges the future holds."  Click HERE for a transcript of Mayor Scotto's 2010 State of the City Address, and click HERE for the video recording.

TORRANCE, Calif., March 26, 2009 - The City of Torrance has launched a preliminary webpage to serve as a location for distribution of information related to the upcoming Torrance Centennial celebrations.  Site visitors are encouraged to submit photos, film, or videos relevant to the history of Torrance in anticipation of the City's 100th anniversary celebration.