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🌱 Meet the Torrance-raised winger joining LMU’s revamped 2026 soccer squad.

Torrance, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Torrance! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Torrance-raised winger joining LMU’s revamped 2026 soccer squad.
  • How Torrance Memorial’s partnership in elite skull base care helps local patients.

Also on today's calendar: Four Nations at King Harbor Women's Water Polo Exhibition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Introducing the Lions' Men's Soccer Team (lmulions.com) — Local soccer followers may recognize Torrance native Jacob Diaz, a speedy winger who has transferred from UCLA to join LMU’s men’s soccer team this fall. He’s part of a deep, internationally flavored roster featuring returning standouts, experienced transfers, and promising freshmen across all positions as the Lions gear up for the 2026 season.
   

• Cedars-Sinai Earns National Recognition for Skull Base Tumor Care (newswise.com) — Patients in Torrance benefit from a close collaboration between Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai neurosurgeons, whose skull base tumor program just earned national recognition. The team uses advanced, often minimally invasive techniques and a multidisciplinary approach to treat complex tumors once considered inoperable, emphasizing both safe removal and careful reconstruction to preserve vital functions and quality of life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Penelope, a cat who went missing in Gardena, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 22 hours, 27 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Northeast Torrance)
  • SWEET SCARLET 🩷
    Introducing our gorgeous girl Scarlet. She has a perpetual tail wag and she loves spending time with volunteers. She soaks up attention and petting,… (Nextdoor West High)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Torrance. Apply here.
  • CEVA Logistics posted a job opening for Station Manager (Ground & Rail) - Torrance, CA in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrance here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redondo Beach

  • Live updates from Disney's D23 theme parks showcase (dailybreeze.com)
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  • Thieves Are Targeting These Cars In Manhattan Beach, Police Warn (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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