Torrance news items

Patriotism at Torrance's 54th annual Armed Forces Day Parade

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:01:55 +0000

World War II-era bombers buzzed, bands marched, and missiles rolled through the streets of Torrance on a blisteringly sunny Saturday afternoon, as tens of thousands of people lined the route for Torrance's 54th annual Armed Forces Day Parade.
Photo gallery: Torrance's 54th annual Armed Forces Day Parade

Things To Do This Weekend

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:58:57 +0000

Torrance features the granddaddy of America's armed forces day parades on Saturday, with military exhibits on view at Del Amo Fashion Center. This weekend also serves up a tribute to Don Ho in San Pedro and a piano festival in Torrance.

Compton firefighter from Torrance charged with arson

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:35:24 +0000

A former Compton Fire Department deputy chief from Torrance pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he set a fire at his department's headquarters to cover up the theft of thousands of dollars worth of Motorola radios he sold over the Internet. | POLICE NEWS

2013 Armed Forces Day Parade lineup

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:54:16 +0000

South Bay and military dignitaries, military equipment, marching bands and ROTC units are planned for the 54th annual Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance Saturday.

Scaled-down Armed Forces Day Parade ready to march through Torrance

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:41:42 +0000

The Armed Forces Day Parade, Torrance's annual tribute to active duty military personnel, is the nation's longest running parade sponsored by a city and one of the few sanctioned by the Department of Defense.

Torrance's annual military salute to start on Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:29:54 +0000

Torrance's 54th annual Armed Forces Day Parade & Celebration begins Friday when a collection of military exhibits opens to the public at 10 a.m. at Del Amo Fashion Center.

Witnesses say woman accused in Torrance hit-and-run struggled with addiction

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:27:46 +0000

A former patient of a drug and alcohol counselor accused of killing a Torrance man while driving drunk and traveling more than a mile with him impaled in her windshield described the woman in court Thursday as someone who struggled with addiction.

Blown transformer knocks out power in Torrance

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:39:57 +0000

A blown transformer knocked out power to about 200 customers in western Torrance and darkened traffic signals in the area Thursday, but all power was restored late in the afternoon, authorities said.

Tuesday's police log: Carson and Torrance

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:43:04 +0000

Recent police activites in Carson and Torrance. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK

Memorial to honor fallen Torrance officers

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:00:04 +0000

The city of Torrance will honor four police officers killed on duty at its annual Police Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday.

Things To Do This Weekend

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:58:57 +0000