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On October 6, the Torrance City Council voted unanimously to increase penalties on illegally residents selling food and ...
10/09/2026

On October 6, the Torrance City Council voted unanimously to increase penalties on illegally residents selling food and snacks during the Holiday season’s Sleepy Hollow tradition.

Most consequentially, the new penalties include the possibility of residents getting their business license revoked after three or more violations.

This means that under the new regulations, residents who continue to sell food could face up to 6 months in jail under misdemeanor charges.

When Councilmember Asam Sheikh asked for clarification on how this renewed effort would be different, he was reassured by staff that the possibility of residents spending up to 6 months in jail would likely get their attention.

AACT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering and informing the Asian American community through civic engagement, news and information, and community service.

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🎃 MR. JACK O’ LANTERN’S PUMPKIN PATCH RETURNS TO TORRANCEMr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch has returned to Torrance fo...
10/06/2026

🎃 MR. JACK O’ LANTERN’S PUMPKIN PATCH RETURNS TO TORRANCE

Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch has returned to Torrance for the 2026 fall season, running from October 2 through November 1.

Located at 17520 Prairie Ave., the pumpkin patch offers a variety of pumpkins, seasonal photo opportunities, and family-friendly activities, including pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling, a petting zoo, and bouncy houses, for visitors to enjoy throughout the fall.

With its variety of activities and seasonal attractions, the pumpkin patch provides a festive way for families and community members to celebrate Halloween in the South Bay.

AACT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering and informing the Asian American community through civic engagement, news and information, and community service.

🐢 200 RARE SEA TURTLE EGGS RELOCATED TO LONG BEACH AQUARIUMBiologists from the Aquarium of the Pacific relocated 204 oli...
09/30/2026

🐢 200 RARE SEA TURTLE EGGS RELOCATED TO LONG BEACH AQUARIUM

Biologists from the Aquarium of the Pacific relocated 204 olive ridley sea turtle eggs from nests in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach to protect them from hazardous surf and high tides associated with Hurricane Polo. The two nests are the first recorded natural sea turtle nests on the U.S. West Coast.

The eggs will be incubated at the aquarium for 45–60 days, with successful hatchlings expected to be released on their original beaches.

The Aquarium is working with NOAA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other local agencies to protect the eggs and monitor their development.

AACT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering and informing the Asian American community through civic engagement, news and information, and community service.

🚨 SOUTH TORRANCE UNDER LOCKDOWN FOLLOWING BOMB THREATSSouth Torrance is currently under lockdown following reported bomb...
09/23/2026

🚨 SOUTH TORRANCE UNDER LOCKDOWN FOLLOWING BOMB THREATS

South Torrance is currently under lockdown following reported bomb threats in the area.

Authorities are responding to the situation. We hope everyone is safe.

We’ll share additional confirmed information as it becomes available.

09/18/2026

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09/16/2026

On September 15th, 2026, the city council’s motion that was passed unanimously reads as following:
Accept and file the coyote management plan for FY 25-26.
Do not renew the contract with the current city trapper.
Review the ability to enforce penalties for people that feed wildlife and/or create an ordinance.
Reserve the funds that are currently in the budget should we reinstate trapping or trap on a case-to-case basis.
Increase the education significantly, including the possibility of recruiting an expert.
Reevaluate plan in a year’s time.

The coyote trapping plan in the city of Torrance details an advanced reporting and tracking system, in which coyotes reported will be trapped and removed from the city. This has been in place as a five month plan in 2019, made an annual plan in 2020.

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04/26/2026

Dylan Wakayama, Founder of Asian American Civic Trust, being interviewed by CBS News about AACT volunteers who had been formerly tutored by the suspect who fired shots at the White House Correspondent's Dinner.

04/26/2026

Federal Bureau of Investigation SWAT Teams arriving on scene next to Torrance Police at the house of Thomas Cole Allen, the 31 year old suspect who fired shots at the White House Correspondent's Dinner.

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04/20/2026

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