TORRANCE TRIBUNE October 18, 2012 Page 3 Business Briefs Police Brief tOrrance area chamber Of off, Torrance Transit will be offering free Sexual aSSault arreSt female juvenile he met while working as cOmmerce ribbOn cutting rides on Thursday, October 25 and Friday, Dr# 120060269 a Worship Leader at a local church in the granD Opening fOr active rx October 26 on Line 3 Rapid service only. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at South Bay. Gallardo was arraigned this tuSD cOntinueS tO ShOw approximately 6:50 pm, Torrance morning and charged with multiple counts acaDemic grOwth Police Detectives culminated a five-day of engaging in a sexual relationship with a Academic Performance Index (API) is investigation and arrested a 33-year-old juvenile. This crime is being investigated a measurement of academic performance male on various sex-related charges. under the command and direction of Captain and progress of individual schools in Sergio Gallardo, 33 years, of Los Angeles Bernard Anderson of the Special Operations California. TUSD continues to demonstrate was taken into custody without incident Bureau. Anyone with additional information growth with an increased 2012 API of 869 after Detectives investigated allegations about this crime is encouraged to contact from last year’s 857. In the past five years that he had been involved in a continuous the Torrance Police Department Detective the Districts API has grown fifty points, and and consensual sexual relationship with a Division at 310-618-5570. remains well above the state goal of 800. Eight Hickory, Riviera, Seaside, Towers, Victor Police Reports Torrance Elementary Schools – Arnold, Anza, Active Rx Managing Director Deonza and Walteria have APIs above 900, while all Thymes, MD, celebrates the+- grand opening secondary schools have significantly increased The crimes listed are crimes where first present cash to then collect her monetary with Torrance City officials, members of the their API scores. a report was taken by law enforcement reward - suspects then flee with her cash. Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, is agency and submitted for investigation. The Auto Theft-All : 18800 BLOCK colleagues. Active Rx provides Strength a federal benchmark that measures the outcome of the investigation or any criminal HAWTHORNE BLVD Stolen vehicle: ‘10 Therapy specifically designed for older proficiency of significant student subgroups in court proceeding are not considered when BMW 550. adults combining a comprehensive wellness the areas of English and Math. TUSD student reporting crimes. The crimes are listed as Theft: 2000 BLOCK 181ST ST Suspect(s) assessment with a lifestyle-oriented strength- AYP increased across all subgroups, with follows: arson, simple assault, aggravated takes property from victim’s residence training program. It is implemented through students making gains in both categories. “I assault-weapon, auto theft, auto burglary, without permission while there with a partnership of highly experienced Physical am proud of the high educational aptitude of commercial burglary, residential burglary, permission/wallet. Therapists and specifically trained Strength all our students”, comments Dr. Tim Stowe, homicide, strong-arm robbery, robbery with Battery Weapon/Agg: CRENSHAW Therapists. They are located at 3858 Carson Senior Director of Secondary Education a weapon, theft and vandalism. The City BLVD & 228TH ST Suspect(s) throws a Street, Suite 121 in Torrance, (310) 543-9333, for TUSD. “A twelve point API increase of Torrance, or its employees or agents, brick at victim’s vehicle as victim is driving. ActiveRx.com. demonstrates the hard work and determination shall assume no liability for: 1. Any errors, OctOber 3 SOuth bay ballet hOStS 2012 of everyone in our District to meet the needs omissions, or inaccuracies in the information Burglary-Auto: 16800 BLOCK YUKON -2013 SeaSOn curtain raiSer of our students”. provided regardless of how caused; or 2. Any AVE Suspect(s) smashes window for entry The South Bay Ballet Guild will be frienDS Of the library decision made or action taken or not taken and takes property/wallet. hosting its “Curtain Raiser” event to officially hOSt bOOK Sale by reader in reliance upon any information OctOber 2 introduce the 2012-2013 season, which begins On October 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 or data furnished hereunder. Burglary-Commercial: 17400 BLOCK with the company’s annual performance of p.m., the Friends of the Library will host OctOber 6 CRENSHAW BLVD Suspect(s) removes The Nutcracker in December. The Saturday, a popular hardback book sale at the Katy Auto Theft-All: 800 BLOCK HICKORY door locks in an attempt to enter business/ Oct. 20 event will take place from 5 p.m. to Geissert Civic Center Library. Books range AVE Stolen vehicle: ‘92 Ford van. no entry, no loss. 8 p.m. at Wine Styles located at 2733 Pacific from the classics and special interest, with Burglary Residential: 4100 BLOCK Theft: 3700 BLOCK GARNET ST Coast Highway and will provide an opportunity many unique titles. There will be thousands 172ND ST Suspect(s) enters unsecured Suspect(s) takes unsecured property from for supporters of the ballet to mingle with of fiction and non-fiction books available on residence tented for fumigation, ransacks/ parking garage/bicycle. the dancers, staff and Guild members while a variety of topics and genres, all at bargain unknown if property loss at time of report. OctOber 1 enjoying wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and prices. The “Unique Table” will feature special Theft: 400 BLOCK ALASKA AVE Va n d a l i s m : 2 3 3 0 0 B L O C K door prizes. For more information interested collections of books on food and cooking Suspect(s) removes property from vehicle’s HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) tags front persons may call 310-963-1247. written by famous authors, chefs, and culinary battery housing/battery. of vacant building. tOrrance tranSit writers. There will also be a selection of OctOber 5 Battery-Weapon/Agg: 23600 BLOCK KicKS-Off rapiD & other great books and hundreds of DVDs, Theft: 17000 BLOCK WILKIE AVE CABRILLO AVE Suspect punches victim expreSSlaneS ServiceS CD, videos, and record albums. The Friends Suspect(s) takes property off of victim’s in the face. Torrance Transit will kick off their Rapid of the Torrance Library is a group of citizens vehicle/tailgate. Vandalism: 20900 BLOCK HIGGINS and ExpressLanes bus services on Thursday, dedicated to working for better libraries for Burglary-Auto : 2 8 0 0 B L O C K CT Suspect(s) tags exterior of business, October 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Del Amo the community. Its principal activities are SEPULVEDA BLVD Suspect(s) pries door dumpster, bushes and parked truck. Fashion Center parking lot in front or Macy’s organizing used books sales to aid the library handle for entry, ransacks and takes property/ Burglary-Residential: 24200 BLOCK on Carson St. in Torrance. The new Line in acquiring important materials beyond the sunglasses, eyeglasses, wallet. HUBER AVE Suspect(s) pries off screen, 4 created as part of Metro’s ExpressLanes confines of their operating budget and to work Burglary-Residential: 5500 BLOCK slides open window, ransacks and takes project on the I-110 Harbor Freeway will with the library to sponsor cultural programs MARIALINDA ST Suspect(s) removes property/cash, checks, bank card. provide an express “North to South” service beneficial to the library and the community. screen, enters open window, ransacks and Burglary-Residential: 2300 BLOCK between the South Bay and downtown Los The Katy Geissert Civic Library is located at takes property/jewelry. MARICOPA PL Suspect(s) removes screen, Angeles. The second new route is the new 3301 Torrance Blvd in Torrance. The hardback Burglary-Auto: 3700 BLOCK ARTESIA forces open window, ransacks and takes Line 3 Rapid, an “East to West” rapid bus book sale will be in the library’s Community BLVD Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown property/laptop, game console, jewelry. service that will provide service between Room. For more information about the Friends means and takes property/cash, sunglasses, keys. Auto Theft-All : 4 2 0 0 B L O C K the South Bay Galleria and the Long Beach of the Library hardback book sale please OctOber 4 TORRANCE BLVD Stolen vehicle: ‘97 Transit Gallery. In celebration of the kick- contact Geneva Martin at 310-378-9767. • Burglary-Auto: 2400 BLOCK 237TH PL Chevrolet Tahoe. Suspect(s) punches door lock for entry and Burglary-Auto : 1 9 8 0 0 B L O C K Community Briefs takes property/third row seat, diaper bag. two vehicles’ windows for entry, ransacksHAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) smashes: 4300 BLOCK PACIFIC COASTTheft HWY Suspects enlist victim’s help in and takes property/CDs, wallet, cell phone. tOrrance welcOmeS SiSter city activity area, complete with jumpers, petting “donating” a large sum of cash before Auto Theft-All : 2 6 0 0 B L O C K DelegateS frOm KaShiwa, Japan zoo, pony rides, and games. Many of the contacting a “lawyer” who tells her she is the WOODBURY DR Stolen vehicle: ‘11 On Friday, October 12 the City of Torrance activities will be free, with a few charging a winner of a “good citizen” award and needs to Mercedes Benz E350. • welcomed delegates from its Sister City, nominal fee. There will also be a Community Kashiwa, Japan in celebration of 40 years Stage in this area with local talent performing Program was started by President Dwight will be celebrating their own birthday, with Harry’s &for all attendees. The Live Steamers trains of Sister City friendship. The Sister Cities D. Eisenhower in 1956 to foster world peace free train rides available among many other and the City of Kashiwa, in Japan, became will be a release of 100 white doves to mark McCoy’s Movingactivities. As the day draws to a close, there through people-to-people contacts. Torrance sister cities on February 20, 1973. The Torrance Torrance’s 100 years. The closing spectacular Sister City Association is a non-profit, volunteer will feature the 21st Century Skydivers, a organization whose activities center around the group of precision skydivers who will descend Family Owned & Operated for 65 Years Japanese culture. The Association sponsors a into the park. Picnicking space is available at student exchange program each summer, and the far East end of the Park, and there will “Discount to All Torrance Residents” the Bunka-Sai Cultural Festival each spring. be an assortment of food trucks at the park Membership is open to the public. throughout the day for those who prefer, along granD finale Of city’S 100th with a number of fast food restaurants within •Time Starts At Your Door birthDay On SunDay, Oct. 28 easy walking distance of the park. •Guaranteed Price/Single Item Moves On Sunday, October 28th, we will be tuSD bOarD Of eDucatiOn OpenS Harry’s &FREE Use of Boxes & Wardrobes• presenting a Birthday Bash to mark Torrance’s pOSitiOnS On bOnD inDepenDent Mccoy’s Moving place at Wilson Park, 2300 Crenshaw Blvd, The Torrance Unified School District 310) 329-3493 Operated for 65 YearsFamily Owned &(mmitteecOightSOver 100th birthday. The celebration will take (just North of Sepulveda Blvd) from 10 Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee Free Estimates a.m. to 5 p.m., and there will be something (ICOC) will have ten vacated seats to fill to entertain every member of your family. due to expired terms of the majority of its Licensed & Insured – CAL-T-160-989 For the youngsters there will be a children’s See Community, page 11
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