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Torrance is a city located in the southwestern or "South Bay" region of Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 137,946; in 2005 the population was estimated to be 142,384. Torrance is the sixth largest city in Los Angeles County and the 34th largest in the state of California. One of the country's few urban wetlands can be found in Torrance. Madrona Marsh is a nature preserve on undeveloped land once set aside for oil production. Madrona Marsh Torrance Beach lies between Redondo Beach and Malaga Cove. The region shared by Torrance and Redondo Beaches are often called "Rat Beach" (short for "Right After Torrance" Beach or "Redondo and Torrance Beach"). As a major oil-producing region, Torrance was once dotted with thousands of oil wells and oil derricks. Though the oil wells are not as common as they once were, the ExxonMobil refinery in the north end of the city is responsible for much of Southern California's gasoline supply. In fact, much of Southern California's gasoline supply is refined within a few miles of Torrance. ARCO produces gasoline in Carson; Texaco has a refinery a bit further east in Wilmington; Unocal is in San Pedro while one of the oldest refineries in the state is the Chevron plant in El Segundo. Torrance was also an important hub and shop site of the Pacific Electric Railway. Torrance is home to the U.S. headquarters of two of the three largest Japanese auto makers, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and American Honda Motor Company. Robinson Helicopters are designed and built in Torrance as are Garrett Systems turbochargers, used on automobile engines worldwide. California's aerospace industry began in Torrance and surrounding communities.

Torrance is also home to the U.S. Headquarters of numerous leading automotive aftermarket companies, including: Tanabe Racing Development, Speed Star Racing Wheels, Alpine Electronics, Koyo radiators, Stoptech brakes, Cosworth, and Edelbrock. Torrance is also home to the main bakery facility for King's Hawaiian, the dominant brand of Hawaiian bread in North America. The footwear companies Lakai and Globe also have headquarters in Torrance. Electronics manufacturer Panasonic has a plant manufacturing DVD-RAM and Blu-Ray media in Torrance. The United States division of Japanese videogame company Tecmo is also headquartered in Torrance. TabletKiosk, manufacturer of Tablet PCs, UMPCs and Mobile Computing Accessories is headquartered in Torrance. Graphic Sourced with thanks from http://beaches.co.la.ca.us

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Yesterday, 20:56
officialjaden
West Coast: Tonight 5-8pm come support @MooreGameElite 10u trip to Nationals McDonalds Nite at 5019 Torrance Blvd. #GiveItToEm #GiveBack

May 22nd, 21:21
officialjaden
West Coast: Tomorrow 5/22 5-8pm come support @MooreGameElite 10u trip to Nationals McDonalds Nite! 5019 Torrance Blvd. #GiveItToEm

May 21st, 21:34
LalomoNShaddiX
mi hermano escuchando luis miguel es como Mr. Torrance, crees conocerlo hasta el punto en el que parece tener tendencias perturbantes...

Today, 05:56
atchealth
ER Nights - Torrance, CA http://t.co/vneQrLLh

Today, 05:53
Bighazard13
@biohazardDFL @billybiohazard new Biohazard?? Let me know what the Torrance Ca. chapter of DFL can do bro!!!!!

Today, 05:46
Meggerz454
I just watched the documentary Deep Water. It was like watching Jack Torrance lose his mind but at sea over the span of 243 days.

Today, 05:45
Bottle_of_Death
RT @SEABEES521: @Bottle_of_Death "Bottle_of_Death is not here anymore Mrs. Torrance!".

Today, 05:43
SEABEES521
@Bottle_of_Death "Bottle_of_Death is not here anymore Mrs. Torrance!".

Today, 05:42
TorriMarchelle
RT @BoobS0up: @TorriMarchelle thank you Torrance

Today, 05:41
Irene8814
Hawthorne, Torrance, Lawndale, El Segundo, LA, Hollywood, San Fernando. & I went to all these damn places by myself. God, I'm tired.

Today, 05:39
BoobS0up
@TorriMarchelle thank you Torrance

Today, 05:39
Torrance_15
The fact that you cheered me up in a matter of seconds>>

Today, 05:38
MeeKz_56
I'm at Charles H. Wilson Park (Torrance, CA) http://t.co/zrGXBfn3

Today, 05:37
fbgmdrew
@FcknSergioo over der in torrance and del amo iidnoe dah adress but i no were it att xD

Today, 05:35
torrance_west
RT @BasketballChaos: Don't let what you can't do interfere with what you can do. #BasketballChaos

Today, 05:32
fujigoku23
I'm at Nijiya Market (Torrance, CA) http://t.co/VNEnUlxc

Today, 05:31
MyDarling_vicky
“@Jackkiekristine: Do i really need to sign a contract to go to Torrance High ? That's stupid -.-”

Today, 05:31

South Bay Conservatory
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to the South Bay Conservatory, Torrance ! The South Bay Conservatory is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to bringing aspiring artists of all ages and levels of ability into the rewarding environment of the performing arts. Founded...
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Panera Bread
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to Panera Bread and Torrance ! Panera Bread bakery-cafes showcase the art and craft of bread making, helping customers truly appreciate and enjoy a great loaf of bread by studying its crust, crumb and craft. Panera Bread understands that great ...
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Alpine Village
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Alpine Village, Torrance – is the home of the Oktoberfest – this year celebrating its 40th consecutive year beginning September 8, 2007. Chosen by USA Today as one of the best Oktoberfests in the world! But you don’t have to wait for Ok...
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Torrance Art Museum
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to the Torrance Art Museum! You are invited to come and explore the Torrance Art Museum, the South Bay's most extensive resource for the interpretation of the visual arts. The Torrance Art Museum is located at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center ...
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Pick Up Stix
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Pick Up Stix in Torrance welcomes you to California! Make your next dish the taste of the town with a buid–your–own combo - choose from House Special Chicken, Orange Peel Chicken or Beef & Broccoli, your choice of appetizer, rice...
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Pat & Oscar's
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to Torrance and Pat & Oscar's Restaurant! "Whether you live, work, or play together, you're always family at Pat & Oscar's." When Pat & Oscar opened their first restaurant in 1991, they had a great vision of creating a ...
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Romano's Macoroni Grill
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Romano's Macaroni Grill welcomes you to Torrance ! Although you swear you could polish off a whole Tiramisu yourself, good food is best enjoyed with good friends. Just choose your card style and follow the steps below to send your friends an online invi...
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Victor E. Benstead Plunge
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
The Victor E. Benstead Plunge in Torrance was opened to the public in 1956. It is now an Olympic sized 50 x 20 meter outdoor pool. During the school year the bulkhead allows for multiple programs and provides a 25 yard and 25 meter course. Take advanta...
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Holiday Inn Torrance
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
The Holiday Inn Torrance Hotel is located in the heart of the Torrance / Harbor Gateway business district. Adjacent to the intersection of the I-110 and I-405 freeways, the hotel is just minutes from the North American headquarters of Honda and Toyota an...
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Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ Torrance ! We're glad you've come. You'll feel right at home at any of our locations, especially Torrance. Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ - “The best Bar-B-Que in the County!” “Or maybe the State.&r...
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Staybridge Suites
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to Staybridge Suites Torrance. As an alternate to a corporate apartment or temporary housing, the Staybridge Suites Torrance Redondo Beach Hotel is a perfect place for an extended stay in Torrance. Location Conveniently located near 405 F...
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Dive N Surf
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Dive N Surf, Torrance - The surfshop with a difference! SCUBA Classes - Learn how to SCUBA dive or get some additional training. Dive N Surf has a large staff of highly qualified, friendly PADI instructors to meet your needs. Check out our class schedule...
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Extended Stay America Los Angeles
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to Extended Stay America Los Angeles - Torrance. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space… amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room. Boasting spaciou...
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James Armstrong Theatre
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to the James Armstrong Theatre & Torrance, Oregon! Fully equipped with flexible lighting, sound, and stage features, the 502-seat James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance hosts all varieties of professional and community productions, as well as ...
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The Haunted Shack
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to The Haunted Shack in Torrance !! I'm that guy. That one guy on the block that always goes over the top for Halloween. I grew up loving Halloween and hope your kids will too. Our haunt is always FREE because that's the way Halloween should be! ...
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Diane's Beachwear Accessories (2011-10-26)
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Diane's Beachwear Accessories with their head office based in Torrance and 17 other locations in the Southern Californian region offers Nirve Bikes ladies cruisers which come 85% assembled in the box in various colours and styles, and make for a great ride of beach cruising. Diane's Beachwear Accessories also offer a range of hats, beach bags, towels, jewelry, scarves and gloves, belts, hair accessories, gift options and a whole lot more.
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Doubletree Hotel
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
The Doubletree Hotel Torrance / South Bay in the heart of the Torrance financial and shopping district offers luxurious southern California accommodations in a suburban Los Angeles setting only minutes from beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches. Located just 15...
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Ramada Inn
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to Ramada Inn Torrance. Ramada Inn Torrance - Serving Los Angeles South Bay, Beach Cities and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Area The Ramada Inn Torrance is convenient Location. On scenic PCH in Torrance, California, we are within wa...
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Del Amo Fashion Center
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance - The largest mall in the western United States with 350 stores-the finest assortment of retail, restaurant and service establishments in Southern California, including three food courts. With more than 300 stores under o...
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Pei Wei Asian Diner
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Torrance and Pei Wei Asian Diner welcomes you! Our menu samples flavors from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, and China. Dishes are individually prepared and made to order using Mandarin-style woks. Resulting in great tasting Asian food served fres...
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Welcome to the Gracie Jui-Jitsu Academy in Torrance . When Rorion Gracie and his brothers first began revealing the secrets of their family art of Jiu-Jitsu, they taught anywhere they could throw down a mat. Known as the "garage days" by those ...
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City of Torrance Batting Cages
Located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, United States
The City of Torrance Batting Cages offer eight cages that range in speeds from 35mph to 70mph! Whether you're a big league hitter or simply looking for a great time, our cages are equipped to suit your needs. The City of Torrance Batting Cages are also ho...
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Akai Swim School Inc.
Extended Stay America Los Angeles Torrance Harbor Gateway
Torrance Historical Society
Du Bunne Day Spa
Giuliano's Deli & Bakery
Torrance Travelodge
In-N-Out Burger
West Coast Tang So Do Karate