Torrance City Council Votes to Add Enforcement Ordinance on Torrance Airport Noise Violations

Posted on December 14, 2025 by bmerryman

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.

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Winter Riviera Reporter is Here!

Posted on December 7, 2025 by bmerryman

President’s Message

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!

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Staffing at El Retiro Library Being Discussed at Commission Meeting Nov. 10

Posted on November 7, 2025 by bmerryman

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.

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RHA General Meeting Updates

Posted on November 2, 2025 by bmerryman

Around 50 people attended our fall general meeting on Oct. 21 to learn more about Torrance Transit Services and updates from the Coalition for Torrance Airport Reform (COTAR).

Torrance Transit Planning Manager David Mach was on hand to explain the wide range of services for our Riviera residents and how to use them, including:

  • Connect Torrance Microtransit Program which offers inexpensive rides within Torrance. This on-demand ride service is a hybrid between Uber/Lyft and public transit, where it groups passengers (if possible) to their destinations. Rides for the general public are just $5 within the designated zone. Seniors and people with disabilities ride for $3 and the first six rides are free within the Connect Torrance Plus Zone. You can book a ride by either downloading an app here or calling 424-688-9251. Learn more at Connect Torrance.
  • The Senior Taxi (for those 65+) and Dial-a-Taxi (for the disabled) programs for discounted taxicab rides through Bell Cab and South Bay Yellow/United Checker Cab Co-Op. You can register, get a swipe card and purchase up to 12 ride credits per month at a discounted rate. You can find more information here, a brochure with more details here, or call 310-781-2174 for more information.

Torrance Transit offers many other services for Riviera residents, including the Hollywood Bowl Shuttle, and you can learn more at their website here.

Chuck Costello, a leader at the Coalition for Torrance Airport Reform (COTAR), provided a brief history of the organization, which advocated for the $6 landing fees now in place at the Torrance Airport and the ban on touch and go flights. A pilot organization has sued the City of Torrance in federal court to overturn the ban, and a recent hearing on the matter was postponed. Thanks to the attendees who provided both the pilots’ and residents’ points of view.

The Riviera Homeowners Association extends a big thank you to David, Chuck and all who attended!

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City Council Community Meeting on Oct. 29

Posted on October 26, 2025 by bmerryman

The City of Torrance invites us to join the Torrance in Action community meeting in District #5 (that’s our district) with Councilmember Aurelio Mattucci.

  • Date: Wednesday, October 29
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Place: El Retiro Library (126 Vista Del Parque)

Agenda topics include:

  • Homeless Outreach
  • Economic Development
  • Community Development – Project Updates
  • Community Services – Project Updates
  • Public Works – Project Updates
  • Torrance Police and Fire Departments – Safety Updates

Bring your questions and any additional topics you’d like to see addressed!

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