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Upcoming Events

Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Pumpkin Patch - Torrance

October 20, 2026

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch returns to Torrance for the 2026 fall season from October 2 through November 1.

The Torrance City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official city business. The Torrance City Council includes the Mayor, who is elected at-large, and six Councilmembers elected from their respective districts.

Planning Commission Meetings

October 21, 2026

Planning Commission meetings in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chamber.

CanceledSocial Services Commission Meetings- Dark night

October 22, 2026

Social Services Commission meeting has been canceled

Halloween Movie in the Park

October 24, 2026

Celebrate the Halloween season at Torrance Parks & Recreation's annual Halloween Movie in the Park on October 24 at Wilson Park. This free community event features Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, and family-friendly fun before an outdoor movie presentation under the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and low-back lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of seasonal festivities with

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Latest News

46th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot Fun Run Returns

Published on October 20, 2026

The City of Torrance Community Services Department will host
the 46th Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot 3-Mile Fun Run. The community is invited to join this cherished event on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 8 a.m

National School Bus Safety Week is October 19-23

Published on October 19, 2026

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2000-2024, 63 people were killed in crashes involving a driver illegally passing a school bus with flashing red lights. Among those killed, 27 were people 18 years old or younger.

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24

Published on October 18, 2026

Safe driving starts long before anyone gets behind the wheel. This National Teen Driver Safety Week, Torrance Police Department encourages parents and guardians to discuss safe driving habits with their teens before handing over the keys.

Hahn to Break Ground on Renovation of Historic Torrance Property

Published on October 15, 2026

This Friday, October 16, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn will break ground on the renovation of a historic, County-owned building in Torrance that has sat vacant for more than two decades.

Torrance Police Awarded $96,000 Grant for Traffic Safety Program

Published on October 12, 2026

The Torrance Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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