A data breach notice can leave you with a lot of questions. What was exposed? Is someone using my information? Do I need to freeze my credit? Should I change every password I have? The good news is that you do not need to do everything at once. Start by figuring out exactly what information was involved, then take the steps that match the situation. First, Find Out What Was Exposed Different types of information call for different responses. If your email address or phone number was exposed,...

New backpacks, fresh sneakers, school supplies, sports fees. Back-to-school season adds up fast. And once the first bell rings, the spending isn’t over. The good news? A little planning can make school-year expenses much easier to manage. Think Beyond the Supply List Back-to-school isn’t one shopping trip. It’s the start of months of expenses that may include: Clothes and uniforms Technology School lunches Sports and activity fees Field trips After-school programs Transportation Fundraisers...

The best local summer plans are often the ones that do not require much organizing. A blanket in the car. A quick look at the city calendar. A free evening concert. A Saturday morning market run before the day gets too warm. Torrance has a few good reasons to keep the calendar handy this month. The city’s Torrance Summer Nights series runs through September 12, 2026, with free music and outdoor entertainment at Wilson Park Amphitheatre and other local venues. It is the kind of programming...