Torrance has many great food choices from food trucks to 5 star dining and each has their positives and negative depending upon what you’re up for on any given day. Unlike an ordinary meal, going out to brunch is an event, even if you go every week, a Torrance brunch is something special. Whether you’re […]
Let’s face it. Nobody wants to see their loved ones suffer or watch mom or dad lose their ability to be independent, make decisions, or no longer able to communicate. But the reality is that most of us will be directly impacted by dementia in our own families as the population is living longer. As […]
Happy Independence Day from Localista! The History of Independence Day Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as Fourth of July or July Fourth in the USA, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which was the date the United States formally declared its […]
Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can be extremely difficult to manage – not only for the person diagnosed with the condition but also for the family members and their loved ones. Family members typically take on the caregiver role which often becomes all-consuming and overwhelming and impacts their ability to best care for their […]
Jul Marie Hermosisima is a Certified Mentor Coach and Professional Certified Coach based in Torrance who has taken her expertise in team building and coaching from a successful 30+ year career in the corporate world to launch her solo coaching practice in 2012. Not only has Jul Marie worked with teams in the business environment […]
2014 South Bay Business Mavericks Gala & Grant Awards promises to be an amazing evening celebrating local and independent businesses! The event will feature a panel of made of of a diverse and interesting group of local Business Mavericks including Michael Zislis the Owner of the Zislis Group, Russ Lesser the President of Body Glove, Kirk Rossberg the Founder of Torrance Bakery, Heidi […]
Officials are warning Southern California beachgoers that a building south swell will heighten the risk of dangerous rip currents throughout the Fourth of July weekend. Lifeguards are bracing for huge crowds at area beaches, where sunny skies and water temperatures in the low 70s will create inviting but potentially hazardous conditions. LA TIMES
A 49-year-old Long Beach man was killed Friday when he got out of his vehicle after an accident on the northbound 405 Freeway in Torrance and was struck by another vehicle, authorities said. The collision in the HOV lane occurred about 5:10 a.m. just north of Artesia Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. The man […]
A Los Angeles man who worked for Greenpeace and hoped for a modeling career was found guilty Friday of kidnapping, strangling and robbing his former Torrance landlord, a crime he committed to steal his car and flat-screen television. Joshua David Alfano, 22, bowed his head as a Torrance Superior Court clerk read the verdict, one […]