League Activities
Join for our annual meeting May 31st
The League of Women Voters of Torrance Area is excited to host speaker Jeremy Keller, LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk on the topic of: Building Cyber Resilience.
We will be discussing RR/CC’s election security monitoring, collaboration with state and federal agencies, vote center security, operation center security, and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of voting systems.
$35 by check to the PO Box or via PayPal or $40 at the door
Please RSVP for the event by May 28th for brunch at 10am, at the Depot Restaurant.
Earth Day Teach In "Our Power, Our Planet" Interactive Workshop
Monday, April 21, 2025 - 5:00pm
Location: Katy Geissert Torrance Public Library Community Room
3301 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, California 90503
See map: Google Maps
Plan your action for Earth Day and Beyond
Our Power Our Planet
An Interactive workshop moving from awareness to action
Contact Information: Deepti Kannapan
Meet & Greet
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 7pm
Location: Torrance, CA
Please join us Thursday April 17 at 7pm for the next Meet & Greet with LWVTA’s Natural Resources Director, Deepti Kannapan. Members AND interested parties welcome - bring a friend! RSVP to receive the in-person location address.
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Meet & Greet
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 1:30pm
Location: Torrance, CA
LWVTA Meet & Greet with the President and Guest
On Sunday, February 23rd, please join us for a meet & greet with LWVTA’s Social Policy Director, Sharon Alexander, in west Torrance. This is a time for members to get to know each other and the League and for their guests or other interested parties to see what we are about.
RSVP via email and the address will be shared to your email.
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Federal Judiciary Study - Members Only - Study Material Viewing
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 7:00pm
Location: Zoom or in person
The League Federal Judiciary Study is now open and study materials are available. Our chapter will be hosting two events to prepare our local consensus:
A) Thursday, February 27th viewing of the Overview and survey materials (RSVP)
B) Thursday, March 20th, preparing consensus for submitting to LWVUS (RSVP)
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Misinformation & Disinformation: What It is and What To Do About It
Misinformation and disinformation can cause misconceptions and affects the participation of voters in elections. LWV was here to help back in September where they educated members on what it is, how to avoid it, and how to end it.
Fair & Equal Voting: Alternative Voting Methods
Back in September, Arend Peter Castelein spoke to our communities about the impact of alternative methods on voting and elections. Through busting false claims and informing the public he is ensuring a better democracy through education.
Affordable Housing
Last July we hosted an event addressing the community’s concerns on affordable housing and what action could be made. Many were concerned about the State-wide limited housing supply to support the current and projected population. State law requires each city to have a plan to achieve increased housing. We discussed issues revolving around R-1 Zoning, the construction of new large apartments and condos, Accessory Dwelling Units, traffic, and infrastructure. The community had the chance to voice their concerns and the discussion was summarized and forwarded to city & state officials.
Earth Day Teach-In
For Earth Day, we hosted an event with speakers covering climate solutions and ways to get involved. With climate change tremendously impacting community health it's now more important than ever that everyone does their share in the fight for environmental justice.
Community Solutions To Racism
Back in March 2024, we organized a panel of subject matter experts to discuss racism in the South Bay and what can be/is being done about it. At this event we not only talked about issues in the community but how to turn ideas into solutions to create a better environment for every member of the community.
2024 Annual Meeting - The Inside Story: Reporting the Local News
At our 62nd annual breakfast we had Zarina Khairzada, a journalist for Spectrum News 1, speak about what goes into developing a news report, followed by our LWVTA election and direction to the board.
Imagining a Better Transportation Future
Dr Grace Peng is the Natural Resources chair for the LWV of Los Angeles County. She previously worked as a weather and climate analyst for The Aerospace Corporation. At this event she shared what a cleaner, brighter future can look like through better transportation.
Constitution Day 2022: Secure Elections vs. Voter Rights: Can We Have Both?
For Constitution Day we hosted an event where audience members had the opportunity to explore their perspectives and gain a better understanding of the perspectives of others in a guided discussion through the topics of secure elections and voter rights. It was a successful way to encourage effective dialogue between fellow members around difficult topics that are important to democracy.
Tri-League Brunch: Featured Speaker Viet Hoang on Torrance's Response to Homelessness
In 2022, we hosted a Tri-League brunch featuring speaker Viet Hoang. He serves as the Deputy City Manager for Torrance.and has been the staff liaison to the Social Services Commission since 2016. The Commission’s jurisdiction includes people experiencing homelessness, Veterans Affairs, adults with developmental disabilities and youth with special needs. This event shared the issues of homelessness in Torrance and how to work together as a community to solve them.
YOUTH V GOV Documentary Screening & QA with a Youth Climate Activist
Since the 1960s, League of Women Voters have been at the forefront of efforts to protect air, land, and water resources. Through a free online film screening and online discussion, we presented the inspiring case of YOUTH v GOV. The story of Juliana v. The United States of America constitutional lawsuit and the 21 American youth, ages 14 to 25, who are taking on a case against the government for violating their constitutional rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The impacts of oil extraction are disproportionately impacting the health of black and brown communities.
SB9: Will They Impact Your Neighborhood and Help Ease the State’s Housing Crisis?
The League of Women Voters of Torrance Area hosts Jack Messerlain and Liz Pino for an information session on SB9 and its impacts.
Learn with the League: Go Native for Climate Week 2021 with Tony Baker
League of Women Voters of the Torrance Area's Natural Resource Director, Gloria Gutierrez, hosts California Native Plant Society's Tony Baker in discussing the role that native plant spaces can play in mitigating climate change, supporting biodiversity and water conservation.
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Past President Pamela Thornton Competed In Dancing With the South Bay Stars
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Contact Us
League of Women Voters ® of Torrance Area
Email: League@LWVTorranceArea.org
Phone: (310) 223-6897
Mailing address: P.O. Box 964
Torrance, CA 90508
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