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EXXONMOBIL TORRANCE REFINERY RESTART WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN
7 PM SATURDAY, MAY 7
AND 7 AM SUNDAY, MAY 8 
As many of you know, in February 2015, an explosion occurred at the ExxonMobil Refinery. Since then, that portion of the refinery has been shut down and inoperable. In April, at a public meeting with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Hearing Board, ExxonMobil was given clearance to restart their operations. It is estimated, that part of the restart will result in higher particulate matter emissions for a six-hour period. This temporary increase in emissions during the restart period is not anticipated by the South Coast AQMD Hearing Board to exceed national and state health-based air quality standards.
ExxonMobil will begin to restart their production operations from 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 through 7 a.m. Sunday, May 8.
As a condition of this restart, the AQMD has required ExxonMobil to place door hangers throughout the community within a 1 mile radius of the refinery 48 hours prior to restart operations. Beginning today, the public residing and or working within 1-mile of the refinery may see contractors hired by the refinery placing the door hangers as required by the AQMD.
ExxonMobil has requested the City's partnership in notifying the community. Should there be a change in the schedule, we will provide additional information as it becomes available.
To receive notification from the City of Torrance regarding the Refinery start-up and other City related updates, please sign-up for Torrance Alerts.
For more information regarding the ExxonMobil start-up, frequently asked questions, the latest press releases from ExxonMobil and the SCAQMD, visit TorranceCA.Gov/Refinery.
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS BUDGET WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016 | 7 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 | 7 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3031 TORRANCE BLVD. 
The Torrance City Council will have two budget workshops on the 2016-2017 proposed operating budget. The workshops will take place as part of regularly scheduled council meetings. At the meeting, residents and local businesses are invited to provide input on the budget. 
The workshops and meetings can be seen online or on Torrance CitiCABLE. 
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VOLUME 6  |  ISSUE 18     
May 5 - 11, 2016
SAVE THE DATE: ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, MAY 20 - SUNDAY, MAY 22

 
Torrance honors the men and women of our nation's military with a three-day Armed Forces Day celebration.
Friday, May 20: The 300th Army Band, "Hollywood's Own" will perform two free concerts at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Theatre. Reserve Tickets to the Concert... 
Saturday, May 21: Torrance is starting a new Armed Forces Day tradition with a Torrance Armed Forces Day 5K Run/Walk in tribute to Louis Zamperini. Registration for the run is $35 per entry until May 14.  Register for the Fun Run...
And the 57th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at Crenshaw Boulevard, heading west along Torrance Boulevard ending at Madrona Avenue. This is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation. This year's honored branch is the U.S. Army. Enjoy the Parade...
Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22: Military exhibits including aircraft, vehicles and support equipment will be on display all weekend at the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot, just east of the outdoor Lifestyle Wing. Hours Vary by Day... 
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM
THURSDAY, MAY 5 | 7 - 9 PM 
TOYOTA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
19600 VAN NESS AVENUE
A series of forums will give voters in Torrance the chance to meet and hear from the six candidates who are running to fill three open seats on the Torrance City Council. The next forum will take place tonight, Thursday, May 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Toyota Automobile Museum. After this there will only be two more public forums. Find a Forum... Plus check out the Torrance Votes page to research the candidates and get information about the City Council election coming up June 7.  Be Informed... 
VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION 
If you want to vote in the June 7 election, which includes the Torrance City Council race, the California Presidential Primary and other matters, you must register by Monday, May 23. You can get information online as to who can register, how to register and how to check if you already are registered. Rock Your Vote... 
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 | 6:30 PM, FRIDAY, MAY 6 | 7 PM
AND SATURDAY, MAY 7 | 1:30 PM AND 7:30 PM 
GEORGE NAKANO THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Fantasia Family Music presents a weekend of performances of "James and the Giant Peach Jr." The musical features a cast of actors ages 7 to 13 and an entertaining story of courage and self-discovery. James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, and he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach. He rides the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, encountering adventure and new friends along the way. Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for adults. See the Show...
CO-REC CLUB HAWAIIAN DANCE
FRIDAY, MAY 6 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM
KEN MILLER RECREATION CENTER
3341 TORRANCE BLVD.
Torrance middle-schoolers are invited to another great Co-Rec Club dance. This one is a luau! Prizes will be given away to dancers who show up in the best Hawaiian attire. There will also be delicious island snacks, great music and Hula dancing. The dance is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Come Say Aloha...
STARTSMART WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, MAY 7 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
TORRANCE AIRPORT MEETING ROOM
3301 AIRPORT DRIVE
Start Smart workshops are designed for college students about to enter the job market. Women one year out of college are paid only 82 percent of what their male counterparts receive. This workshop, led by American Association of University Women speaker Tina Byrne, teaches skills to negotiate starting salary, improve lifelong earning potential, articulate your value, build confidence in your negotiation style, and sharpen your budgeting skills. Snacks and water will be served. Negotiate Your Salary...
NIGHT HIKE ON THE PRESERVE
SATURDAY, MAY 7 | 7 - 9 PM
MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO
Visit the Madrona Marsh Preserve and take a hike as the sun sets. You'll experience the marsh in the dark and get to hear the sounds of animals and insects as they begin their nightly activities. This guided walk is limited to the first 25 people who sign-up and costs $5 per person or $10 per family. Pre-registration is required by calling (310) 782-3989. Night Hike...
LIFELONG LEARNING FOR LEADERS: DIVERSITY
"WHEN GENERATIONS COLLIDE"
TUESDAY, MAY 10 | 10:30 AM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
3301 TORRANCE BLVD.
Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, Millennials. Whatever you call them we have the greatest generational diversity of all time in the workplace today. Come out for a discussion about how the different generations collide in the workplace. Topics discussed will include a definition of who the generations are, why they may clash, and how to solve the generational puzzle at work. There will also be books on the topic available for checkout. Refreshments will be served after the talk. The program is free, sponsored by a grant from the California State Library and the Friends of the Torrance Library. Learn to Lead...