🌱 How a Torrance angler helped seize the early lead at Lake Havasu
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Torrance angler helped seize the early lead at Lake Havasu
- Torrance man pleads not guilty in high-profile Trump attack case.
- How Maxine Waters’ long career shapes policy for parts of Torrance
Also on today's calendar: NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Anglers turn out for annual Won Bass Tournament on Colorado River (thestandardnewspaper.online) — A Torrance angler, Dennies Saiki, teamed with pro fisherman Logan Maltese to briefly lead the long-running WON Bass Lake Havasu Open with an 18.94‑pound catch. The three-day Arizona tournament drew pros and amateurs from across the region, with Las Vegas competitor Cody Steckel ultimately claiming the 2026 championship and a prize boat worth over $50,000. 
• Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty (usa-today-news.com) — A 31-year-old man from Torrance has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he tried to kill President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ dinner in Washington, D.C. Court filings describe how a Secret Service officer was hit in a bullet-resistant vest, outline possible conflicts for top prosecutors, and set the next hearing for June 29.
• Maxine Waters: One of the Most Influential African American Women in U.S. Politics (shinemycrown.com) — Torrance residents are part of Rep. Maxine Waters’ 43rd Congressional District, which she has represented since 2013 while chairing key House committees and pushing progressive legislation. This profile traces her rise from modest beginnings to national influence, highlighting her work on housing, financial regulation, and social justice that can shape funding and policy affecting South Bay neighborhoods.
📸 Around Torrance
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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NAMIWalks Greater LA County Mental Health Festival →
Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles
9:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Toddlertime →
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance
10:30 am -
Ribbon Cutting: Decibel Studios LLC
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Decibel Studios LLC, 2340 Plaza Del Amo Ste. 120, Torrance, CA, 90501
2:30 pm -
Drama Senior Directed Showcase
West High PAC
7:00 pm -
TUSD Combat Bots Competition
Madrona Middle J.H. Hull Middle School, 2080 231st St, Torrance, CA 90501, US
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Band Jazz Concert - PAC
West High PAC
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Stars & Strides 5K Run/Walk →
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Maple Avenue and Civic Center Drive, 555 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA, 90503
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Annual Memorial Day Mass →
All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary, 4400 Cherry Ave, Long Beach
10:00 am -
Live Band Karaoke | Torrance, CA →
Mom Said Yes, 4525 C. Mayor, Torrance
8:30 pm -
America's 250th Birthday fundraiser →
Redondo Beach Public Library Main Branch, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach
2:00 pm -
Torrance Theatre Company: THE FIRST GENTLEMAN →
Friends of Torrance Theatre Co, 1316 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance
8:00 pm
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📣 Torrance Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AANHPI Movie Screening: Minari
El Camino College - Athletics Social Justice Center (Communications Building, Room 204)
9:30 am -
Walk-In Tutoring With Margie
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am -
HSA Awards & Luncheon
Palos Verdes Intermediate MPR
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Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
Playa Vista Branch Library
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I captured this video of 12 red till Hawks circling in rolling hills.
I’m used to seeing one or two but never this many. A friend tells me that this many is called a kettle of hawks. (Nextdoor Old Torrance-El Dorado) - ICE CREAM: Where can i get some real ice cream.
This stuff in the market is like shoe polish or garbage. Can someone recommend some good ice cream like Thrifties back in the day ? (Nextdoor Walteria)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Torrance. Apply here.
- InterContinental Hotels Group, plc posted a job opening for Room Attendant / Housekeeper - Hotel FT - $22.95 hr. in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrance here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redondo Beach
- BeachLife 2026 recap: Good music, golden hour, minor chaos (melodicmag.com)
- Redondo Beach Police Report: April 21-30 (easyreadernews.com)
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Hermosa Beach
- 10 romance novels to start a summer of love with your book TBR list (dailybreeze.com)
- Hermosa Beach Serious Reported Crime Down 36% in First Quarter 2026 (hermosareview.com)
Long Beach
- Grand Opening Of Snoop Dogg's Store Postponed Due To Safety Concerns (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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