TORRANCE TRIBUNE February 16, 2017 Page 3 Up and Adam 17-1680ps_sby-ie-17-008 ©2017 lacmta Ride Seamlessly on 24 Transit Systems with Stored Value Stored Value is the best way to travel across LA County. Stored Value is money on your TAP card. Just tap when you board and the correct fare will be deducted. Use Stored Value when you ride occasionally, if your trip includes more than one transit agency, or if you’re a visitor and want ?exibility. For more information, visit taptogo.net/stored-value. Metro Seeks Input on 2018 Fiscal Year Budget Metro’s annual budget sets transportation priorities across LA County for the coming year. Metro will gather comments on the 2018 fiscal year budget at the Regional Service Council Meetings in March and May, and a public hearing on May 17th, before formal adoption by the Board of Directors. For meeting information or to provide your comments, go to metro.net/budgetcomments. Go Metro to Santa Anita Park Before the bell goes o=, the smart ponies ride with us to the park. It’s a sure bet you’ll skip the tra;c and parking fees, and when you show your TAP card, you’ll save even more once you’re at the track. Visit metro.net/discounts to learn more. Take a Tour of Metro Rail Did you know you can ride directly to popular Southern California destinations, such as downtown Santa Monica, Universal Studios and Grand Central Market on Metro Rail? Learn how to get started with a FREE guided tour of the Metro Expo, Red or Purple Lines. You’ll get useful tips on how to plan your trip, buy a pass, and ride the Metro Rail and bus system. To reserve your spot, visit metro.net/tours. metro.net @metrolosangeles losangelesmetro Police Briefs Torrance PD Reports Major Traffic Collision On February 13 at approximately 4:47 am, officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a major injury traffic collision in the 17500 block of Crenshaw Boulevard. On arrival, officers discovered that a 2011 Toyota Prius Taxi Cab had collided with a pedestrian in the northbound lanes of Crenshaw Boulevard. The initial investigation indicates the Toyota was traveling northbound in the number one lane of Crenshaw Boulevard when it collided with a pedestrian who was crossing eastbound, outside of a crosswalk in the 17500 block of Crenshaw Boulevard. The pedestrian, an unidentified male adult, was treated by Torrance Fire Department personnel at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he was listed in grave condition. The driver of the vehicle, a 61 year-old male from Torrance, was not injured and alcohol was not a factor in the collision. Crenshaw Boulevard was closed in both directions between Artesia Boulevard and 177th Street for approximately four hours during the course of the investigation. This collision is being investigated by the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic Division under the command of Captain Martin Vukotic, Commander of the Special Operations Bureau. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic Division at 310-618-5557. Injury Hit and Run in 20100 Block of Hawthorne Boulevard On February 14 at 3:26 a.m., Torrance Police Department officers responded to the report of a man down in the area of Hawthorne Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard. On arrival, officers discovered a severely injured pedestrian in the roadway who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle travelling southbound on Hawthorne Boulevard. The initial investigation indicates that an unknown type vehicle was traveling southbound on Hawthorne Boulevard when it collided with a pedestrian who was outside of a crosswalk in the 20100 block of Hawthorne Boulevard. The Pedestrian, a 51-year-old male, was treated by Torrance Fire Department personnel at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The name of the injured pedestrian is being withheld pending the notification of family members. Evidence at the scene has investigators believing that an unknown model vehicle, possibly dark gray in color, may have been involved. Police investigators believe the vehicle will likely have front end or windshield damage. The southbound number three and four lanes of Hawthorne Boulevard were closed from Halison Street to Del Amo Boulevard for approximately five hours during the investigation. This collision is being investigated by the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic Division under the command of Captain Martin Vukotic, Commander of the Special Operations Bureau. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department Traffic Division at 310-618-5557. • South Boys Soccer Holds off North for Title By Adam Serrao Things certainly got interesting down the stretch, but the South High boys’ soccer team found a way to preserve a near-perfect season and come away with a second consecutive Pioneer League championship. With a 6-0 victory over the last place Saxons, the Spartans didn’t just win--they won in impressive fashion. When everything was on the line and the lights were shining the brightest, head coach Chad Lagerwey and his team played what was maybe their best match of the entire season. Now with the challenge of a great CIF postseason run set before it, South High enters the playoffs on the heels of four straight wins and three straight shutout victories. It’s incredible to think that a Pioneer League soccer team could go through 22 straight games in a season without suffering a single loss. While the South High boys did succumb to the Leuzinger Olympians for the team’s only (double overtime) defeat of the year, racking up 19 victories against the stiff competition that had been set before them throughout the year is certainly nothing to scoff at whatsoever. The Spartans’ goal down the stretch was to get back on track after their loss to the Olympians nearly three weeks ago and play great ball heading into the playoffs. South didn’t only meet that goal, but exceeded it. Since the team’s only loss of the year, the Spartans managed to allow only one goal against them in their last four matches of the regular season. In that same amount of time, the team scored 16 goals of its own while absolutely destroying the competition that was in its way. First, it was Torrance High. Then came West, Centennial and then finally the onslaught was put to an end with a 6-0 victory over North. The Spartans seemingly toyed with the last place Saxons throughout the first half as they took a 1-0 lead into the break. While North couldn’t muster a goal all game long, all of the action for South began in the second half. The star on offense for the Spartans was Jon Nadeau, who compiled a hat trick in the second half with his third goal of the game. For good measure, Ryan Vedov and Makoto Yamamoto also chipped in with one goal apiece to end the game in a 6-0 shutout victory for South. While the Spartans (19-1-2, 8-1-1) enter into this year’s postseason as a powerhouse and streaking at the best time possible, the Saxons end their regular season on a somber note. Head coach Robert Rivas and North (3-17-2, 1-9) couldn’t get much of anything going in a year that saw his team outmatched on almost a game-to-game basis. The Saxons did manage to get their only Pioneer League victory of the season with a 4-0 shutout win over Centennial two weeks ago. The Spartans now begin their road toward redemption after a disappointing loss in the CIF championship game one year ago. This year’s South High team has more experience on its side and all of the skill necessary to bring a CIF trophy back home to the city of Torrance. Police Reports Sunday, January 29 Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/29 9:00:00 PM & 1/30 9:00:00 AM 700 BLOCK AMAPOLA AVE. Suspect(s) enters unsecured vehicle, ransacks and takes property/keys, bag, pens, jewelry, fishing reel, clothes. Vandalism Betw. 1/29 5:00:00 PM & 1/30 2:30:00 AM 3100 BLOCK 181ST ST. Suspect(s) cuts /flattens victim’s vehicle tires. Burglary-Auto 1/29 3:05 PM 20800 BLOCK ANZA AVE. Suspect(s) enters unlocked vehicle, ransacks and takes property/camera, camera lens, sunglasses. Auto Theft-All 1/29 8:08 AM 3900 BLOCK 184TH PL. Stolen vehicle: ‘06 Toyota Sienna. Monday, January 30 Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/30 11:00:00 PM & 1/31 6:00:00 AM 3200 BLOCK DANAHA ST. Suspect(s) takes property from unsecured vehicle/briefcase, tablet, MP3charger, key. Theft Betw. 1/30 10:00:00 PM & 1/31 12:00:00 PM 5500 BLOCK TORRANCE BLVD. Suspect(s) takes property from parking garage/electric bicycle. Theft Betw. 1/30 10:00:00 PM & 1/31 5:00:00 PM 1000 BLOCK CRANBROOK AVE. Suspect(s) takes property off of parked vehicle/tailgate. Betw. 1/30 8:45:00 PM & 1/30 9:00:00 PM 22000 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD. Suspect(s) takes property forgotten in shopping cart by victim/cell phone. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/30 6:00:00 PM & 1/31 5:40:00 AM 5300 BLOCK CARMELYNN ST. Suspect(s) takes property from unsecured vehicle/movie tickets, power tools, speakers. Theft Betw. 1/30 1:00:00 PM & 1/31 9:00:00 AM 1600 BLOCK JUNIPER AVE. Suspect(s) takes property off of parked vehicle/tailgate. Battery-Weapon/Agg Betw. 1/30 12:30:00 PM & 1/30 12:35:13 PM 300 BLOCK PASEO DE GRACIA. Suspect uses a baseball bat to strike victim in the head. Vandalism Betw. 1/30 8:00:00 AM & 1/30 12:00:00 PM 3700 BLOCK 230TH ST. Suspect(s) smashes vehicle window/no entry, no loss. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/30 1:53:00 AM & 1/30 2:48:08 PM 6000 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY. Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown means, ransacks and takes property/jewelry, bottles of perfume, bottles of lotion, ID, checkbooks, bag, headphones, sim cards. Auto Theft-All Betw. 1/30 1:00:00 AM & 1/30 8:30:00 AM 700 BLOCK AMAPOLA AVE. Stolen vehicle: ‘14 Lexus IS250. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/30 1:00:00 AM & 1/30 5:30:00 AM 16200 BLOCK DAPHNE AVE. Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown means, ransacks and takes property/purse. Tuesday, January 31 Auto Theft-All Betw. 1/31 8:30:00 PM & 1/31 8:40:00 PM 21000 BLOCK VICTOR ST. Stolen vehicle: ‘16 BMW 320i. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/31 8:00:00 PM & 2/1 7:00:00 AM 100 BLOCK PASEO DE LA CONCHA. Suspect(s) enters unlocked vehicle, takes property, and attempts to make purchases with victim’s bank card. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/31 6:30:00 PM & 1/31 7:45:00 PM 2200 BLOCK CRENSHAW BLVD. Suspect(s) enters unlocked car and takes property/laptop. Vandalism Betw. 1/31 6:00:00 PM & 2/1 5:45:00 AM 21700 BLOCK ANZA AVE. Suspect(s) damages victim’s front passenger window with an unknown object. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/31 6:00:00 PM & 2/1 6:10:00 AM 2000 BLOCK 235TH PL. Suspect(s) pries window for entry and takes property/backpack, glasses, radio. Vandalism Betw. 1/31 5:00:00 PM & 2/1 7:00:00 AM 21900 BLOCK ANZA AVE. Suspect(s) damages victim’s front passenger window with an unknown object. Burglary-Auto Betw. 1/31 3:30:00 PM & 1/31 5:57:56 PM 3500 BLOCK CARSON ST. Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown means and takes property/sunglasses, clothing, kitchen appliance. Theft Betw. 1/31 1:00:00 PM & 1/31 1:10:00 PM 2500 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY. Suspects enter store and while two distracts the victim, the others enters the employeesonly area and takes property from victim’s purse/cash, checks. Burglary-Residential Betw. 1/31 11:00:00 AM & 1/31 1:00:00 PM 1500 BLOCK HICKORY AVE. Suspect(s) enters unlocked sliding glass door and takes property/purses, perfume. • See Up and Adam, page 6
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