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Good morning Torrance! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this fatal DUI case is headed to Torrance court
  • How did rain change last-minute Christmas shopping at Del Amo mall?
  • How a Torrance-based reporter highlighted a remarkable prison ministry story

Also on today's calendar: Middle School Shadow Day and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain tapering off, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman accused of driving drunk and killing high school tennis star in Manhattan Beach charged (dailybreeze.com) — A Los Angeles woman accused of driving drunk in a fatal Manhattan Beach crash is now charged with murder and is set to appear in Torrance Superior Court, where she may enter a plea. The victim, 18-year-old tennis standout Braun Levi, died after being struck while crossing Sepulveda Boulevard, and his parents have since filed a major civil lawsuit tied to his death.
   

2. Southern Californians brave the elements for last-minute shopping: ‘It feels Christmas-y' (latimes.com subscription) — Shoppers braved a rainy Christmas Day at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, weighing wet socks, parking hassles, and gloomy skies against quieter stores and a festive mood. Locals from Mid-City and nearby Lawndale shared how the weather, holiday rush, and personal challenges shaped their last-minute gift runs. Their stories capture how Torrance’s biggest mall still drew crowds despite the storm.
   

3. CT Stories You May Have Missed in 2025 (christianitytoday.com) — A Christianity Today year-end roundup briefly spotlights a feature reported from Torrance where journalist Angela Lu Fulton covered missionary David Lin’s 17 years of prison ministry and Bible translation. The rest of the list highlights under-the-radar faith stories from Alaska to Brazil that editors hope readers revisit over the holidays.
   

4. Los Angeles Industrial CRE Market Update – 4th Qtr. 2025 (ajot.com) — Industrial landlords and tenants in Torrance are part of a strengthening South Bay market, with advanced manufacturing and space-related companies paying premium rates for facilities alongside El Segundo, Hawthorne, and Long Beach. A 500,000-square-foot FedEx project in Downey and major institutional purchases near LAX and in Redondo signal renewed confidence. Analysts expect leasing and sales momentum to carry into 2026.
   

5. James Melvin Newell (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — A longtime Illinois and Southern California resident is remembered by family that now includes a son living in Torrance. The obituary highlights his decades in Southern California, his computer business, and his love of RC planes, motorcycles, and desert camping before he returned to Illinois, where he passed away earlier this month.
   

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    Thursday January 8
  • Middle School Shadow Day
    Christ Lutheran Church and School, 28850 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275,
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So its been 4 years since ive seen my children (not by choice) and I miss them unconditionally.
    Miss them especially around this time....so i took it upon myself to spread some joy and Went around town today passing Christmas cards to random… (Nextdoor Northeast Torrance)
  • All clear after fire in Los Angeles, California.
    11:44PM on Dec 23: The fire has been knocked down as of latest, per LAFD. However, firefighters will continue to work at the scene to extinguish… (Nextdoor )
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate in Torrance. Apply here.
  • Providence Health & Services posted a job opening for Patient Admissions Coordinator in Torrance. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Torrance here.

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