2024 RHA Scholarship Update

For decades, the RHA has offered multiple scholarships for residents who are high school seniors.

2024 RHA Scholarship Recipients

To apply for a college scholarship, South High seniors should fill out their local scholarship application by December 20th (contact College & Career Counseling Coordinator Salma Sanchez for questions). 

If a Riviera senior misses the deadline or attends a different high school, they can apply online here until February 1, 2025. Questions? Email info@hollywoodriviera.org

Hope to See You Soon!

Our guest speakers include:

  • Jean Adelsman, Torrance Civil Service Commissioner, author of Take Back Torrance newsletter – will provide an overview of the upcoming Torrance ballot Measure TC and its key issues.
    • You can also find information on Measure TC on the City Clerk’s Election webpage – both the Charter amendment and the redline version have been posted. 
  • Mike Griffiths, former Torrance City Councilmember and Founder of California Cities for Local Control (CCLC) — will be speaking on current state legislation that may override local zoning and the Hillside Overlay Ordinance (HOO).
  • Robert Thompson, Operations Manager, California Water Service (Rancho Dominguez District) – will provide information on the water tank replacement on Calle de Arboles.

The new RHA Board members will be on hand to answer questions as well. Look forward to seeing you there!

Read the Latest Riviera Reporter

Happy Fall! Read our latest edition of The Riviera Reporter, now available at this link. We highlight:

  • Cal Water’s special “Water Tank Open House” in the Riviera on Sept. 28, 11-1 PM.
  • The first in-person meeting held by your new RHA Board on Oct. 15 at 7 pm at the Riviera United Methodist Church. Come and ask your questions!
  • The winner of the August Landscaping Award.
  • Information and updates on the unhoused in our area, Los Angeles County’s Measure A as well as steps you can take in Torrance.
  • Suggestions on making your voice heard if you support or oppose any of the state bills coming from Sacramento.
  • Addressing the continuing coyote concerns of pet owners in Ask the RHA.
  • Ensuring your RHA membership is up to date.

To read the newsletter, click here.

To Add to Your Calendars

We have two upcoming events to add to your calendars. We hope to see you there!

  1. Cal Water invites you to attend an Open House at Hollywood Riviera Station 24 to learn about upgrades to the station. It will be held on Sat., September 28 from 11 – 1 at the station on 502 Calle de Arboles. Enjoy a taco truck and free swag! RSVP by emailing Operations Manager Robert Thompson at: rthompson@calwater.com
  2. The Riviera Homeowners Association invites you to attend our in-person meeting at the Riviera United Methodist Church (375 Palos Verdes Blvd. Redondo Beach) at 7 PM on October 15th. Former Councilmember Mike Griffiths will be speaking on current state legislation that may override local zoning and the Hillside Overlay Ordinance (HOO). Cal Water’s Operations Manager Robert Thompson will also be there with information on the upgrades to the Hollywood Riviera Station, including the water tank replacement.

Regulating Leaf Blowers in Torrance

California just passed Assembly Bill No. 1346, which bans the sale of gas-powered lawnmowers and leaf blowers after 2024. While homeowners and businesses are still permitted to use existing gas-powered equipment, they can no longer purchase non-electric lawn equipment.

The City of Torrance opted not to ban leaf blowers in 2021, but the Torrance Environmental Quality Commission will be looking at various options for regulating leaf blowers.  They’d like to know what you think, and you can take their short survey here