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Torrance, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Torrance! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Torrance hospitals stacked up in new statewide rankings.
  • Why a Torrance protest photo is stirring outrage at the OC Fair

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These Are The Best Hospitals In CA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking (patch.com) — Two Torrance hospitals just earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–27 hospital rankings, putting local patients on the map for high-quality care close to home. Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance are both listed among California’s best regional facilities, alongside major names like Cedars-Sinai, UCLA, and Stanford.
   

• Photograph at OC Fair condemned by county Republicans as call to violence against Trump (dailybreeze.com) — A controversial OC Fair photo that’s now drawing statewide attention was actually shot at a No Kings protest in Torrance earlier this year, showing kids with a sign critics say suggests violence against Donald Trump. Orange County Republican leaders are demanding the fair remove the image and explain how it was approved, while fair officials say entries are judged only on artistic and technical merit.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 5
  • Summer Bridge Training for Link Leaders
    Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Hawthorne, CA 90250
    8:30 am
  • First Semester Planning (FSP)
    El Camino College - Fine Arts Student Services Building, Room 141
    9:00 am
    • Thursday August 6
  • Rhyme Time at the Malaga Cove Library →
    Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates
    10:15 am
  • Sunset Series Selena and Shakira Night →
    South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates
    5:00 pm
  • Start Strong Workshop
    El Camino College - Fine Arts Zoom
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Musical Theater | LILO & STITCH: Rancho Palos Verdes (Session 4) →
    Performing Arts Workshops, 904 Silver Spur Rd #402, Rolling Hills Estates
    9:00 am
  • Sounds & Bites Summer Series
    City of Gardena 1700 W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Berlioz, a cat who went missing in Redondo Beach, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 9 minutes. Message from Owner: "Cat… (Nextdoor Seaside)
  • Jackie Update Mon.
    8/3/2026. Posted by the Ojai Raptor Center. "Update: Bald Eagle Patient 26-519 From Big Bear Lake. Today's bloodwork brought some difficult news:… (Nextdoor New Horizons South Bay)
  • AutoNation posted a job opening for Service Porter - AN Acura South Bay in Torrance. Apply here.
  • Manna Development Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrance here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

  • Handel's Ice Cream Teams Up with Biscoff for New Limited-Time Cheesecake Flavor (restaurantmagazine.com)
  • Minestrella, Roller Tabbed to Preseason All-ACC Women's Soccer Team (goduke.com)
  • Essential E-Bike Riding Tips for Young Cyclists (megadoctornews.com)

Hermosa Beach

Rancho Palos Verdes

  • Trump Visit Could Slow South Bay Traffic Tuesday. What To Know (patch.com)
  • Armed Man Arrested At Trump National Before President's Visit (patch.com)

Ok Torrance! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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