The 2026 RHA Scholarship Recipients

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Catherine Modesitt, RHA VP

This April, the RHA awarded our annual scholarships to South High seniors Luke Kim and Madelyn Lee. Luke maintained a 4.1 GPA while earning multiple Congressional Gold and Presidential Volunteer awards, coaching tennis, and developing Holoteach Inc. (which utilizes 3-D projection to aid visual learners). Madelyn is a founding member and officer of the nonprofit Hope Stitch (which raises money for those battling cancer), a volunteer at Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Seaside Elementary, and Vice-President of the Apollo-Athena service club at South—and she manages all this while achieving a 4.6 GPA!

Both Luke and Madelyn are also athletes: Luke is co-captain of the playoff-bound Boys Tennis Team, while Madelyn has won national awards with South High Dance.

While Madelyn is still debating where to pursue biology (or neurobiology) as a college freshman and Luke is considering the best path forward for business, the RHA has no doubt that both of our scholarship winners will be successful on whatever college campus they ultimately choose.

Congrats to Madelyn & Luke!

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April 21st General Meeting

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Catherine Modesitt, RHA VP

The RHA will hold its spring General Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM. We will briefly share our 2026 activities, followed by a vote on the RHA Officer Slate for 2026-2028 (you must be a current RHA member for your vote to count). After the election, we will have guest speakers and Q&A sessions.

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83073291184?pwd=AsMxf24OtNVE6t0SpxdAclNLaGvWnH.1

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RHA & SNA Candidate Forum

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Catherine Modesitt, RHA VP

Last night the RHA & the Seaside Neighborhood Association hosted a local candidate forum at South High’s Performing Arts Center. The candidates for District 5’s City Council seat, Torrance Treasurer*, and Torrance Mayor spoke for two hours before a crowd of over 150 residents. The candidates gave their positions on everything from household vending in Seaside during their “Christmas Lights” season to continuing the “Friendship Cities” program.

Here’s a partial clip of Mayoral Candidate Sharon Kalani:

Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to livestream the forum. However, SNA was able to record everything except for the first two minutes of opening statements from City Council Candidates Betty Lieu and Michelle Brooks. You can watch the recording on SNA’s YouTube Channel here.

Thanks to all the candidates, the attendees, and TUSD’s South High for making last night a success!

*Unfortunately, Treasurer Candidate Charles Deemer did not respond to the RHA’s invitation to attend the Forum. Last night, however, he provided the following statement for us to share:

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The Spring 2026 Riviera Reporter Is Here

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Catherine Modesitt, RHA VP

To receive a full copy of The Riviera Reporter emailed to you, become an RHA member today! Join here.

Not sure if your membership has lapsed? Email dues@hollywoodriviera.org to check your status.

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Hillside Overlay News

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Catherine Modesitt, RHA VP

The RHA has been contacted by a group of Riviera residents launching their “Protect Our Property Investment” campaign for updating the Torrance Hillside Overlay Ordinance. They will be at the Torrance City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM. 

If you would like to learn more details, visit their website at protectourhomes.org or email them at info@protectourhomes.org.  

HOO in the Riviera

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