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An occasional note to subscribers on Torrance civic news and the 2026 election, including the certified results. Past issues live here in case you missed one.

  1. June 7, 2026 · Issue 06

    With turnout climbing toward 45%, Kalani pulls ahead and the council looks set

    A George Chen comeback would now take a swing the late count is not showing. Treasurer is the only race still genuinely close.
  2. June 5, 2026 · Issue 04

    Kalani is now favored to overtake Chen

    About 7,600 votes are still to count, and the late ballots keep breaking her way.
  3. June 2, 2026 · Issue 03

    We made it, Torrance 🎉

    Everything you need to vote today, plus live results tonight at 8pm. Made for Torrance.
  4. May 30, 2026 · Issue 02

    How local is the money behind each candidate?

    Most of it is local. For a few, it really isn't. Donor share runs 77% to 16%.
  5. May 21, 2026 · Issue 01

    PAC spending in the Torrance election is 7 to 1

    $148k from OC real-estate PACs, $20k from public-safety unions