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Cheers Torrance! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Torrance's 3DEO is quietly reshaping high-volume metal 3D printing
  • Torrance infant at center of major infant formula botulism lawsuit
  • How high did Torrance and North Torrance land in preseason rankings?

Also on today's calendar: The Wizard of Weird Art Reception and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with increasing clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why Engineering Services Are Outpacing Hardware in Additive Manufacturing « Fabbaloo (fabbaloo.com) — A Torrance-based metal 3D printing company, 3DEO, is spotlighted for making high-volume copper and stainless components using its own Intelligent Layering process, showing how local engineering services can outpace hardware sales in additive manufacturing. The article explains why more manufacturers are turning to specialized service bureaus for design expertise, advanced materials, and digital inventory, and how this shift can also unlock valuable R&D tax credits.
   

• Marler Clark Files Four Foodborne Illness Complaints Tied to Botulism, Cyclospora and Salmonella (qualityassurancemag.com) — A Torrance-born infant is among four people whose families have filed foodborne-illness lawsuits over botulism, Cyclospora, and Salmonella tied to infant formula, lettuce, and jalapeños. One complaint was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, with investigators tracing contamination through complex national supply chains and recent recalls, underscoring how local families can be affected by far-flung ingredient problems.
   

• Daily Breeze football preview: Serra begins season as top-ranked team (dailybreeze.com) — High school football fans in Torrance can size up local teams as the Daily Breeze ranks Serra first but highlights Torrance High's 10-0 regular season and returning all-area stars. North Torrance also gets attention for a strong junior class as both programs prepare for Week 0 kickoffs, including Torrance hosting Mira Costa at Zamperini Stadium.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

  • Redondo Beach's Montauk Hides a Secret Jazz Lounge (lamag.com)
  • The No-Frills California Diner Locals Swear Serves The West Coast's Best Breakfast Burritos (takingthekids.com)
  • Pier to pier queer bar crawl from Redondo to Hermosa Beach set for Saturday (dailybreeze.com)

Hermosa Beach

  • Chicas Tacos Brings Its Award-Winning Mexican Concept to the Hermosa Beach Strand - LA's The Place (lastheplace.com)
  • Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approves electric gateway sign, council to vote next (dailybreeze.com)

Long Beach

  • Kayakers Adrift For Hours Off SoCal Island Rescued In Dramatic Hoist (patch.com)
  • 3 Women Were Shot In Long Beach. Days Later, One Died (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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