The Tapia family facilitating the "Build a Gnome Home" station "Pollinator Party” – "Hoot and H’Owl" – “Squirrel Mania” – these are just a few of the clever themes created by the South Coast Botanic Garden for its monthly Kids Club program. Once a month, families navigate through the beautiful 87-acre garden located in [...]
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation held its second annual “Summer Fest” event to raise funds for the chamber’s “Leadership, Exploration and Development” (LEAD) program. This seven-month program provides Torrance area high school sophomores the opportunity to visit local businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits throughout the South Bay to help them explore career options and [...]
YDP student participating in a mock interview with a Torrance refinery employee volunteer For many students in the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) summer vacation is a time to go to the beach, hang out with friends, and get away from the daily routine of classes. But for 30 local students selected to participate [...]
Carr Elementary Teacher Sherry Nelson’s project entitled, “Virtual Reality, Here We Come” (Photo credit: John Matera) Torrance Refinery Manager Steve Steach and Board of Education Member Terry Ragins racing remote-controlled devices programmed by elementary school students (Photo credit: John Matera) “Robots, Coding, STEAM, Oh My!” – “Kinder Coding at Carr!” – “Virtual [...]
Many people find transitioning from eighth grade to high school to be challenging. However, this year’s John J. Neu Leadership Academy graduates are up to the task after completing an extensive leadership program designed to provide intervention and guidance in their journey into high school. The program, named after esteemed former Torrance Police Chief John Neu, [...]
Watercraft designing and building! Torrance Refinery volunteers with event coordinators Nancy Ton and Nazia Rashid Off to the races! More than 150 emerging female engineers from the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) put their skills to the test during the second annual “Cardboard Regatta” on June 1 at the school [...]
Torrance Refining Company LLC is proud to have sponsored this year’s Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Torrance Fire Department (TFD) Appreciation and Awards event held on May 2. The event recognized civilians, staff and firefighters who demonstrated courage and a commitment to serve others through their actions, going above and beyond to save and make a [...]
Athletes and Refinery employee volunteers in action! Refinery Employee Volunteer Team In partnership with Special Olympics Southern California, North High held its second annual Special Olympics track meet on April 20th for 80 athletes from North, Peninsula, and Locke High Schools. Athletes with disabilities and without competed in the 50 meter and [...]
Community Relations Advisor Brandon Matson (center) with Michelle Rand (left) and ACS Event Mentor Los Angeles Central Area Sheri Slover (right) during the opening ceremony. The 16th Annual Relay for Life - Torrance kicked-off at the South High School track On Saturday, April 21. During the event, teams walked or ran continuously for 24-hours [...]
Refinery Fire Chief Joe Alvarez provides words of appreciation. Torrance Refining Company LLC (TORC) sponsored the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Torrance Police Department Awards and Appreciation Luncheon. The event was held in March at the Toyota Meeting Hall in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center to honor the brave officers of the Torrance [...]
