It has come to the RHA’s attention that there will be a Torrance Planning Commission hearing for the appeal to the approval of a residential construction project involving a garage + second story ADU being considered for 439 Via Linda Vista. For residents interested in learning more about this project, please consider attending the hearing, which will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 6:30 pm in the West Annex Commission Meeting Room (City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd.).
At the December 8, 2025, meeting of the Torrance Library Commission held at the Southeast Branch Library, City Librarian Heather Cousins shared the current status of the Open Plus program being used at the El Retiro Library. (Open Plus offers use of library collections and services beyond staffed operating hours and is available to patrons 18 years of age or older with a library account in good standing. Applications to the Open Plus program are available online here.)
The Library Administration is proposing to add four hours of Open Plus (non-staffed time) at El Retiro Library on Sundays. Staffed hours at El Retiro, as posted on the library website , will not be changing, and currently are:
Many Riviera residents have expressed concerns about noise resulting from flights in and out of the Torrance Airport. The Torrance City Council maintains a ban on touch-and-go flights at the Torrance Airport, while restricting low approaches and taxi-backs to weekday hours (10 AM – 6 PM). On Dec. 2, the Council adopted an ordinance amending the Torrance Municipal Code as related to enforcement of the Airport Ordinance by a vote of 7-0. This vote puts in place the amendment to the Municipal Code covering touch-and-go flights and noise and curfew violations that will hold violators accountable. It is now up to City staff to implement the measure.
This December the Riviera Homeowners Association commemorates 80 years of representing the interests of the Hollywood Riviera community. The first meeting, as reported in the Torrance Herald, was held on December 10, 1945, and for the past eight decades the RHA has provided guidance and a voice of support for the residents of our area.
Next year will bring city elections in June, and all Riviera residents are encouraged to learn about the candidates and voice your choice for who will represent the 5th district on Torrance’s city council. Until then, take time to enjoy the holidays with your neighbors, friends and family, and as always, let us know if you have questions, concerns, or want to be involved in helping support our wonderful Riviera community!
Elizabeth “Libby” Spatz, RHA President
In this issue of Riviera Reporter, you’ll find:
A recap of our General Meeting held on Oct. 21
A summary of survey findings — our residents’ primary concerns, what members want to learn more about and what they’d like the RHA to focus on
The winter Outstanding Landscape Award was given to Denise Scarpetti at 701 Calle de Arboles
RHA Scholarship deadlines are approaching for college-bound high school seniors who live in the Riviera
Ask the RHA assures a new renter in the Riviera that they are eligible to be an RHA member
To receive the Riviera Reporter, become an RHA member! Learn more here and don’t forget to renew!
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the next City of Torrance Library Commission Meeting that will be held to voice opinions, experiences and any concerns of “Open Plus” (also called “Extended Access”) at El Retiro Library. When: Monday, Nov, 10 at 6:00PM Where: El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Even though El Retiro Library has a Redondo Beach mailing address, it is a City of Torrance Library.)
Library Administration and The City of Torrance are proposing to increase the hours of Open Plus at El Retiro Library while decreasing the hours with staff present. The latest proposal is to have staff present at the library only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for 8 hours per day. Otherwise the library would operate under Open Plus. That is where those over 18 years old who have a Torrance Library card can fill out a form, have a tour, and then can access El Retiro Library when no staff is present to obtain library materials for self check-out or to use the library facility during certain hours. Unlike other City of Torrance Libraries, El Retiro Library would have more library access hours without staff.
Please come to the Library Commission meeting Nov. 10 to voice your opinions, experience or/and concerns regarding “Open Plus” at El Retiro Library.
You will be allowed 1-2 minutes to speak. They require 10 copies of any handouts if you bring anything to pass out to the Commission.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: El Retiro Library, news | Comments Off on Staffing at El Retiro Library Being Discussed at Commission Meeting Nov. 10
We rely on Member dues to fund our programs and activities. To learn more about RHA Membership, click here. Thank you for your patronage!
_____________________
Calling High School Seniors who live in the Riviera: check out RHA’s College Scholarship Program. Due dates and application info found here!
_____________________
Have questions about a community-related topic? Let us know by clicking on the link below! Ask the RHA!
Riviera Homeowners Association 