Category: Torrance
If you are holding off selling your property but you do want to relocate. You might want to consider putting your house on the market now. The reason being the home inventory is down because of the following reasons. While prices have been rising, sales activity has not followed. In December, only 308 single-family homes were sold, down nearly 9 percent from a year earlier, as inventory dropped. There is only six weeks supply of inventory on the market, The supply and demand rule is in motion. One of the reasons for a lack of supply is that there is a low inventory of distressed homes on the market. This along with homeowners, many who have been underwater for the last few years and who plan to sell are waiting for getting the benefit of rising prices. Read More
We have a terrific Theater group here in Torrance Called the Torrance Theatre Company. Take advantage of the great entertainment right here in The South Bay by attending the plays being presented for the rest of this theater season. 2013-2014 Brochure Inside-Reduced Read More
San Pedro along with other South Bay cites is making a new effort to entice “Hollywood” to bring their film making back to the South Bay. We have a long history of films being shot in our community because of the diverseness of the area, but less and less are now being filmed here. San Pedro has always been great for the harbor shots. With its old buildings and warehouses that can look like the east coast and now with the Battleship Iowa docked, the possibilities are endless. Our beaches can take on a look of Miami Beach, for instance, just study the scenes in Miami CSI. This series was shot here in Manhattan and Redondo Beaches. We have historic Elem entry and High schools such as Fern Elementary and Torrance High School which are both circa 1920s and are national historic building. These schools have been used on numerous occasions. Or how about using the beautiful old Library building at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach? So we have the venues needed now we need to put our heads together and come up with create ways to lure ”Hollywood” back. Certainly we need to petition Sacramento to give more monetary incentives to the filmmakers. What the general public does not understand is that a city, private business or even private individuals get paid when their property is used. In fact many a church have fattened thir coffers in this manner. Something is very wrong when it is more cost effective to film across the country, moving crews, equipments and personnel than filming right here in Hollywood’s back yard. San Pedro along with other South Bay cites is making a new effort to entice “Hollywood” to bring their film making back to the South Bay. We have a long history of films being shot in our community because of the diverseness of the area, but less and less are now being filmed here. San Pedro has always been great for the harbor shots. With its old buildings and warehouses that can look like the east coast and now with the Battleship Iowa docked, the possibilities are endless. Our beaches can take on a look of Miami Beach, for instance, just study the scenes in Miami CSI. This series was shot here in Manhattan and Redondo Beaches. We have historic Elem entry and High schools such as Fern Elementary and Torrance High School which are both circa 1920s and are national historic building. These schools have been used on numerous occasions. Or how about using the beautiful old Library building at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach? So we have the venues needed now we need to put our heads together and come up with create ways to lure ”Hollywood” back. Certainly we need to petition Sacramento to give more monetary incentives to the filmmakers. What the general public does not understand is that a city, private business or even private individuals get paid when their property is used. In fact many a church have fattened theri coffers in this manner. Something is very wrong when it is more cost effective to film across the country, moving crews, equipments and personnel than filming right here in Hollywood’s back yard. Read More
dream is coming true. The renovation of the aging Del Amo Mall is beginning. By The Holiday season of 2015, we will not recognize Del Amo Shopping center. Rendering of the "New Del Amo Center Rendering of the "New Del Amo Center The first phase of the renovation is Patio Cafes, this new food court is located near the central Macy’s store, is going through what a spokesman called “a progressive opening.” Sbarro and Gengis Khan are now open, with the Panda Express, Chipolte and Stove Oven Gourmet Sandwiches set to open in the next few weeks. Ginza Grill will open in February and Blaze Pizza will open in the spring. This is part of the first phase of the work. Big changes on the North Side: The medical buildings on the north end of the Del Amo mall property — near the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf — will be demolished. Stores temporarily locating to the south portion of the center will be Cotton On, Cotton On Kids, Frederick’s of Hollywood, Lane Bryant, MAC, PacSun, American Eagle, Justice, Express and Claire’s. Stores temporarily relocating to the second level of the outdoor lifestyle wing are Robert Wayne Footwear and Stride Rite. H&M Men, Women and Kids will have two locations on the first level of the lifestyle wing. Relocating to permanent homes near the Patio Cafes area will be The Disney Store, Zumiez, Aeropostale, Gymboree and Hollister. We do suggest you call ahead to any of the store to verify where they are now located. Read More
This time next week the floats will be gone, the crowds dispersed and there will be no evidence in the streets of Pasadena of the beautiful the Tournament of Rose. Torrance is one of the few cities that still sponsor a float, and the only city in the South Bay to do so.. Our float is done with donations and all volunteer work. Our city funds are not used. And of course we welcome you to volunteer to help decorate our 2014 float a reality. Below is a rendering of our float this year. 2014 Torrance Rose Float Design “Everyone Plays” Tournament of Rose’s Theme: “Follow Your Dreams!” float NEW!!! FUNdraising Fun Dine at local eateries and raise money for the Torrance Rose Float Association. Read More
South High School Alumni Max Kaplan, a 20-year-old Ivy League student, has earned a gold Congressional Award medal. In the entire nation, there were only 236 awarded this year.The honor is the highest Congress can award to youths aged 14 to 23. The event was held during Kaplan’s Christmas break from Princeton University because he was unable to attend a ceremony in June in the nation’s capital. Read More
English: Torrance High School, Torrance, CA (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Torrance schools are highly rated from the lower to upper grades in high school. There are many schools that may call themselves Torrance but the 90501 (East), 90503 (Central/West), 90504 (North) and 90505 (South) actually part of... Read More
Torrance has been named as one of the most livable midsize cites in the United States. It came in Number 32. The South Bay’s largest community received the rating from a survey of cities with populations of 20,000 to 350,000 conducted by the website livability.com. Torrance received high marks for the quality of education available and amenities such as parks and climate, but surprisingly low grades for health-care facilities. I do not understand that when we have Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices plus Kaiser Medical Center just a few blocks from the city boundaries, Mayor Scotto said, “Rated 32nd in the United States is a pretty big deal, I think, all in all, people would say Torrance is a great place to live." Read More
The much awaited Daily Breeze Fourth Annual Womens Expo will take place Saturday from 9AM to 2PM at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center located at 3330 Center Drive, Torrance. Admission and parking are free. You can check out the complete schedule of activities on the Women's Expo website. Activities will include free food sampling from seven local restaurants; a shopping boutique, more than 20 local craftspeople and vendors including jewelry, fragrances, clothing, accessories, candles, gift items, Tupperware, Avon and more. Massages, chemical peels and make up tips will be offered by more than 20 exhibitors showing their products and services. An expert in couponing will show you how to save up to 50% on your household bills. There will be demonstrations on self defense and Zumba, entertainment, a fashion show and a pictorial history of airships by Goodyear's first woman blimp pilot, Kristine Arambula. Check out the video with this article. Read More
LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS IN THE SOUTH BAY Read More