Gauchos Travel to Cal Poly for Big West Title Match Sunday Nov 8, 2009
In her third year with the Gauchos, the native of Torrance, Calif. has now scored 12 goals and 13 assists for 37 total points. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Vainikolo excited to play in front of family Nov 5, 2009
Prior to signing with USU, Vainikolo played at El Camino Junior College in Torrance, Calif. The son of Atunais and Tevil Vainikolo has eight brothers and one sister. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
ACIS sees 100% growth in headcount Nov 3, 2009
ACIS has been working with five other operating units within the Allianz group over the past one year, and looks poised to expand to make full use of its capacity of 1,400 seats at the Technopark, Andrew Torrance, CEO of Allianz Insurance, UK told ET. ... Mr Torrance said Allianz Insurance was not, at the moment, looking to set up another unit on the lines of ACIS anywhere else in the world, adding that the expansion here would be able to take care of additional work for the near term. (India Times)
Queen Elizabeth II opens new UK Supreme Court Oct 16, 2009
Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Ralph Winkler says 42-year-old Saint Torrance pursues frivolous cases that waste court resources. Torrance has gone after tenants, utility companies and judges in 21 lawsuits filed in Hamilton County and 16 complaints filed with the Ohio Supreme Court since 2007. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Oct 5, 2009
Not that its agency, the Torrance, Calif. office of Saatchi & Saatchi, minds having the eBay playground to itself. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Women's Golf Looks For Another Stellar Year Sep 19, 2009
UC Davis opens season at the University of New Mexico ready to build on an already solid program (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
Jack Nicholson gives an unforgettable performance as Jack Torrance. He and his family volunteer to house sit an isolated hotel through the winter. (Umassathletics.com)
Toyota Sticks With Nickel Batteries After Three-Year Test of Lithium Prius Sep 14, 2009
U.S. sales operations for Toyota are based in Torrance, California. To contact the reporter on this story: in Los Angeles at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Echo Lake Brownfield project gains P&Z approval Sep 10, 2009
However, despite the approval to perform work on the site, an August 31 letter from Carmody and Torrance, ELB's legal representation, requests that Watertown Zoning Enforcement Officer Ruth Mulcahy not be involved in the project any further. The letter states, "ELB respectfully requests that the commission assign the duties of its project manager... to someone other than Ruth Mulcahy.". (Town Times, CT)
Babe Ruth World Series: Centralia, Nederland advance Aug 27, 2009
Centralia vs. Torrance, 5:35 p.m.. Nederland vs. Tallahassee, 7:35 p.m.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Babe Ruth World Series: Nederland knocks off West Fargo; quarterfinals set Aug 26, 2009
Game 21 winner vs. Torrance, 5:35 p.m.. Game 22 winner vs. Tallahassee, 7:35 p.m.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Babe Ruth World Series: Kelso holds off Colonie in slugfest Aug 25, 2009
Appleton next faces unbeaten Torrance, Calif ... In the second game, Torrance, Calif. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Concierge doctors: Real deal behind 'Royal Pains' Aug 19, 2009
I figured in , you can find anything," including a doctor who makes house calls. She didn't have swine flu but she did have a sinus infection that migrated to her chest; Primas wrote her a prescription for an antibiotic. There are an estimated 5,000 concierge, or "boutique," doctors in the country, depending on how you define the term. It's a term much in the news lately for a confluence of reasons, the most obvious being Royal Pains, a surprise summer hit and the top-rated new cable series.... (USA Today)
World Series preview: Close-knit squad from Torrance, Calif., is pumped up Aug 18, 2009
World Series preview: Close-knit squad from Torrance, Calif ... Needing only to win one of two matchups against Palo Alto in the finals, Torrance which knocked off Palo Alto in pool play dropped the opener but came back to claim the second game ... There shouldn t be any problems with phone reception in Longview, site of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series, where Torrance takes on Nederland, Texas, at 2:35 p.m. Friday in its tourney opener. (Longview Daily News, WA)
What if US banks repay govt too fast? Jun 6, 2009
"If you're a bank regulator and are serving the public interest, you have no interest in having banks repay TARP," said Christopher Whalen, managing director of Institutional Risk Analytics of Torrance, California. "For investors, the scary thing would be a repeat of a scenario we had in the first quarter," he added. (India Times)
Booklet earns sixth-grader first place in competition Jun 6, 2009
It was founded by Dr. E. Paul Torrance to enhance critical thinking and give students a vision of how they can contribute to the future needs of society. Because of her state win, Wolk was invited to attend the international competition at Michigan State University, but she declined because of travel considerations. (Florida Today)
Cuba: We Want To IM Again May 31, 2009
Exxon Mobil has a refinery in Torrance ... There is a bankrupt auto dealership next door to Robinson helicopter in Torrance ... I'm sure that the crisis in california has nothing to do with George W. Bush and his visit to Torrance in January of 2008. (CBS News)
Pamela M. Arway Joins DaVita Board of Directors May 29, 2009
(PRNewsFoto) TORRANCE, CA USA. DENVER, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that Pamela M. Arway has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. (PR Newswire)
SA climber summits Everest May 23, 2009
Says Evan Torrance, Marketing Manager of Cape Union Mart: "We are extremely excited that John Black safely summited Mount Everest wearing K-Way merchandise. This is something many dream about but John's dedication, hard work and years of training have finally paid off. K-Way has made it all the way to the top of the highest and coldest mountain on the planet and all of us at Cape Union Mart could not be prouder of John and this amazing achievement.". For more information visit or. (iAfrica.com)
Panthers walk off with win May 20, 2009
The South Torrance Spartans exploded for five runs in the sixth inning to put away what was a good pitching duel in a 7-0 Division IV wild card game at Lompoc High ... Indecision on three ground balls gave South Torrance extra base runners that helped prolong the inning ... South Torrance scored the first run of the game in the third. (Santa Maria Times)
Crack in cold case churns up painful memories for Ontario family May 17, 2009
The 28-year-old nurse had a golden tan from hours spent jogging near her apartment in Torrance, Calif ... It's just dogged determination by Torrance Police, said Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office ... When they met, Ms. Knight was a charge nurse at the neonatal intensive care unit at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance and Mr. Bradford was an engineering student at California State University, Long Beach. (Globe and Mail)
Lions Clash with Gonzaga for WCC Championship May 16, 2009
The native of Torrance, Calif ... The native of Torrance, Calif. (Lmulions.com)
Arrest made in 1979 killing of Canadian nurse May 15, 2009
She had moved to Torrance, Calif ... "The investigation had gone for nearly 30 years. In the late 1990s, we developed a cold-case homicide team that was able to provide some leads, and those leads resulted in a filing with the DA's office which occurred on Tuesday," Torrance police Sergeant Bernard Anderson said yesterday. (Globe and Mail)
First-Place Lions Visit Arizona in Non-Conference Play May 8, 2009
The native of Torrance, Calif ... The native of Torrance, Calif ... The native of Torrance, Calif. (Lmulions.com)
Las Vegas Strip performer Danny Gans dies at 52 May 2, 2009
Daniel Davies Gans grew up in Torrance, Calif. met his wife in college in San Luis Obispo, and parlayed a comedy and impression routine he developed on bus rides as a minor league baseball player into a fledgling entertainment career, Lightman said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Relay sets a record May 1, 2009
5) needed a near-perfect collective performance to break through, dethroning Abilene Christian and besting the St. Aug's record set in 2004 by Jamaal Torrance, Nathaniel McKinney, Adrian Findley and Bershawn Jackson (3:04. 01). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auld landscape, new links Apr 30, 2009
"There are so many emerging golf destinations around the world that Scotland has to keep building new courses just to stay competitive," says former European Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance, now a golf "ambassador" for the VisitScotland tourism office ... The Kittocks Course (formerly the Devlin) reopened last October, and the Torrance Course will be ready in time to host the men's Scottish Senior Open Aug. 21 to 23. (Globe and Mail)
Dog-friendly Honda Element Concept Transforms SUV into Pet-hauling Champ Apr 10, 2009
Torrance, Ca., Apr 9, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - New dog-friendly transportation concepts designed for the Honda Element add canine-specific enhancements to one of the most dog-friendly vehicles available, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced at the New York International Auto Show. The Dog Friendly Honda Element Concept debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show on April 8, 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
- LOCAL SCORES: Eagles get win in baseball 0 Apr 9, 2009
LAS VEGAS The Southwest High softball team lost to Torrance High, 8-0, at the Las Vegas tournament here Wednesday. Megan Lerno recorded the loss. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
The other 'Big 3': Japanese car giants caught in sales skid, too Apr 3, 2009
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY TORRANCE, Calif ... At Toyota's Torrance headquarters, the computer room was too warm. (USA Today -- Money)
San Diego Union-Tribune being sold to equity firm Mar 19, 2009
In 2006, Copley sold the Torrance, Calif. Daily Breeze and three Los Angeles-area weekly newspapers to Hearst Corp. for $25. (Globe and Mail)
Recession sparks greeting: 'Hello, roomie!' Mar 13, 2009
The Torrance, California, executive recruiter had been enjoying success and all the freedom his single life afforded him. He remodeled the home he bought last year just as he wanted it. (CNN -- US)
March 1-15, 2009, Obituaries Mar 8, 2009
died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 in the presence of his family at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, Calif ... Survivors include his loving wife, Karen Reardon Iskander; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kristina Iskander Pike and husband, Cory Pike of Torrance, Dr. Kendra Iskander Kurylo and husband Dr. John Kurylo of Boston, Mass. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Spartan Sports Roundup Feb 25, 2009
Senior (Torrance, Calif. has a team-high nine strikeouts. (Msuspartans.com)
LMU Rumbles with Big West, Visits CSUN Tuesday, Hosts Long Beach Wednesday Feb 25, 2009
The native of Torrance, Calif. finished the season with 36 runs scored, a conference-best 20 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 45 RBI and 110 total bases. (Lmulions.com)
Diamond Dons 2009 Season Preview Feb 19, 2009
Redshirt freshman and incoming freshman (Torrance, CA/West Torrance HS) will back up as needed. "Travis has a great work ethic and has really matured as a catcher and an offensive player. He puts us in a great situation to rest Lipkin one day a week. Mason and Matt are backing up Higgs and Lipkin and will be able to learn from those two and help us in the future," Giarratano added. (Usfdons.com)
Men's Hoops Back In Action At Alabama For Saturday Matinee Feb 14, 2009
Junior guard Mikhail Torrance joins Hillman in the UA backcourt. Torrance provides 8. (Uscsports.com)
LSU/Bama pre-game notes Feb 8, 2009
G 2 Mikhail Torrance (6-5, 196, Jr.) 8. 7 ppg, 1. (TigerRag.com)
