Assisted Living in Torrance, CA

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Facts about Torrance

Torrance is also known as: Los Angeles County / Torrance city.

And some of the notable people born here have been: Michelle Kwan (figure skater), Brandon Call (actor), Amanda Michalka (singer and songwriter), Aly Michalka (singer and songwriter), and Daryl Sabara (actor and voice actor).

And featured attractions of Torrance: Pacific Electric Railroad Bridge, Murdock Stadium, South High School, Columbia Park, Torrance, California, Westwood College, and South Bay.

Torrance is represented by City treasurer Kurt Weideman, City council Rebecca Poirier, and City clerk Mayor Patrick J. Furey.

Torrance is a city in the South Bay (southwestern) region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance has 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of beaches on the Pacific Ocean, which are quieter and less well known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay, such as those of neighboring Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. Torrance enjoys a moderate year-round climate with warm temperatures, sea breezes, low humidity and an average rainfall of 12.55 inches per year.Since its incorporation in 1921, Torrance has grown rapidly. Its estimated 2013 population was 147,478. This residential and light high-tech industries city has 90,000 street trees and 30 city parks. Known for its low crime rates, the city consistently ranks among the safest cities in Los Angeles County. Torrance is the birthplace of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). In addition, the city of Torrance has the second highest percentage of Japanese in North America (8.88%).

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