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Our City | City of Torrance
News Torrance Community Garden Program Torrance Sister City Association Torrance Rose Float Association Cultural Services Division (Arts and Classes) City Academy of the Arts-Torrance (CAAT) …
See What Torrance is Doing
WhyTorrance? Discover why so many businesses choose to partner with Torrance and explore the locations, activities, and opportunities that set Torrance apart.
About Torrance | City of Torrance
Torrance covers roughly 21 square miles (12,312 acres) and is situated in south western Los Angeles County, bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west. Torrance has 1.5 miles of lifeguard-patrolled …
Torrance History: Spanning the Years | City of Torrance
Following is a historical overview of the City of Torrance, organized into sections that include some of the key events, development and changes that have shaped Torrance into the balanced City that we …
News List | City of Torrance
01/26/2026 10:55 AM Press Release - City of Torrance Celebrates and Honors the Legacy of Former Mayor Dan Walker 12/22/2025 4:45 PM PRESS RELEASE - Torrance City Council Votes To Keep …
City Departments | City of Torrance
The City of Torrance consists of 14 different departments to provide a full-service to the Torrance community and its many visitors. Working together harmoniously, the departments help provide …
Building & Safety Permit Applications & Fees | City of Torrance
Nov 24, 2025 · The Permit Center is located at 3031 Torrance Boulevard New Permit Center Counter Hours Effective January 22, 2025: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with alternating Friday …
Trash and Recycling | City of Torrance
The City of Torrance Public Works Department adopted a series of annual increases in refuse collection rates for the next five years beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, for all Single-Family …
FAQ List | City of Torrance
It seems as if every legislative session in Sacramento brings a new rash of zoning bills that, if passed, would strip Torrance and other communities of local control.