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Torrance Names Permanent Police Chief, Commits to Sweeping New Reforms

09/16/2025 - 10:11 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Robert Dunn has assumed the role of Torrance Police Chief, less than two months after taking the interim position.

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Torrance Police Officers Charged With Manslaughter in 2018 Shooting

04/18/2023 - 4:17 AM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón reversed his predecessor Jackie Lacey’s decision not to seek charges against the two men. 

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Redondo Beach to Leave League of California Cities

04/03/2023 - 6:19 PM By Brittany M.

More fallout from September's conference. 

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Torrance Votes to Leave League of California Cities

10/18/2022 - 4:29 AM By Brittany M.

The City of Torrance is ending its 101-year membership with the League of California Cities, saying the organization has failed in its mission to advocate for local control of land-use and zoning issues.

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The Best California Cities to Live In

03/24/2022 - 10:18 AM By Brittany M.

Two California cities have made the top 10 of Niche’s list of the Best Cities to Live In in 2022.

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How One Cannabis Company Plans to Bring Dispensaries to LA’s Beach Cities

01/03/2022 - 2:08 PM By Brittany M.
Cannabis dispensaries could come to El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach thanks to the local initiative process.
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Torrance Police Find 300 Mail-In Ballots in Suspect’s Car

08/26/2021 - 9:43 AM By Brittany M.

Here’s a good reminder to make sure you’ve received your ballot for the upcoming recall election.

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Torrance Beach Just Got Safer for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

06/24/2021 - 7:47 AM By Brittany M.

A first-of-its-kind emergency alert system for the deaf and hearing impaired has just been set up at Torrance Beach.

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Sunnyvale Named Most “Relaxed” City in America

04/22/2021 - 4:03 AM By Brittany M.

Good news, California. All that sun, yoga, and kombucha is really paying off.

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The Best Places to Live in 2021

03/25/2021 - 4:03 AM By Brittany M.
Can you guess which California cities made the list?
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Campaigns & Elections

L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Bass vs. Raman: The Latest Shakeups in L.A.’s Mayoral Race
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner exited the L.A. Mayor’s race last Thursday…
Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race
Thursday, January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
Poway Voters Could Recall Controversial Councilman
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…
Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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