Torrance News

Cynthia Zamperini-Garris becomes tearful as she talks about her father, Louis Zamperini, at a memorial for the Torrance legend, who died earlier this month.

Eulogy for Louis Zamperini written by Laura Hillenbrand, the author of “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” Hillenbrand became close friends with the World War II hero during the seven years it took to research the write the book.

Tom Zebra sure seems like an unusual guy. Wearing a t-shirt reading ''I record cops", he rode his bike from Torrance to Manhattan Beach to meet me for a demonstration of his sleek, small, $1,400 remote-controlled drone, complete with a HD video camera.

LONG BEACH >> A woman who said she was forced to tattoo a man's nickname on her face took the stand today in a trial for two men accused of forcing two women and a 16-year-old girl to work as prostitutes.

"Another Summer with the Ladies" had a grand closing night celebration. Among the artists on hand were, l-r, Lynn Attig, Paula Izydorek, Dolores Garren, Suzanne Steck, Kay Bonanno, Janet Milhomme, Edie Pfeifer, and Patty Grau GLORIA PLASCENCIA, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Thursday the 31st MUSIC The Swing Kings: You'll sway and be persuaded by their ... (more)

Paul "Pablo" Thomas and Bobby Moon started writing and playing music together some 30 years ago when both were living "on the hill" and attending Palos Verdes High.

A Torrance man has been charged with sexually assaulting two women on the sand at Redondo Beach and in Riviera Village, police said Wednesday.

Project seeks to develop a streamlined platform for vehicle-grid functionality that can help create value for drivers, improve grid reliability and reduce GHG emissions TORRANCE, CA -- July 30, 2014: Honda has joined a group of eight major automakers and 15 utilities organized by the Electric Power Research Institute to demonstrate a ... (more)

My son just entered Cub Scouts not too long ago, and that got me thinking about camping lights or just any light.

LONG BEACH >> Miller Children's Hospital, the nation's ninth-largest pediatric care center, this week announced an alliance with Torrance Memorial to offer specialty experts and pediatric hospital care in the South Bay.

Status: Open July 16 Phone: 326-8980 L'Amande Bakery & Cafe , from Torrance, has arrived to Beverly Hills after a year of waiting.

Jessica Lyon adds a white balsamic vinegar to sparkling water for a unique taste.

Young patients at Torrance Memorial Medical Center are getting a bonus to their care as they now have bedside access to pediatric specialists from Miller Childen's Hospital Long Beach under an agreement announced Monday.

A Torrance, California, surfer will receive a $1.8-million settlement for being accidentally shot at by city police during the 2013 manhunt for former LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner.

Freddy Ayala, 30, had to drive his family to Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning.

A newly released survey of 653 of California's 1,058 school systems reports teachers were paid on average $84,489, while 33 administrators earned more than $250,000 in pay alone last year.

The District Attorney's Office will not seek the death penalty against a Redondo Beach man charged with brutally stabbing his girlfriend and her mother to death in their apartment, a prosecutor said Thursday.

A bearded man shoplifted video game systems on three occasions in May and June from the Target store at 3433 Sepulveda Blvd. in Torrance.

A Redondo Beach surfer who was shot at and his car rammed by police officers during the manhunt for ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner will receive $1.8 million in a settlement, it was announced Thursday.

The Northwest Automotive Press Association has given the Lexus CT 200h its Favorite Hybrid title.