Torrance, CA Local News – January 29, 2026

Increased Security at Del Amo Fashion Center

The Torrance Police Department is enhancing patrols and visibility at Del Amo Fashion Center following a large brawl involving approximately 1,000 juveniles. The incident prompted a swift police response to restore safety and implement crowd control measures. Authorities are urging residents to report any suspicious activity to maintain public safety.

Stabbing at Switzer Learning Center

On Monday morning, a former student stabbed three staff members at Switzer Learning Center, a private K-12 special education school. Two staff members were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the third was treated on-site. The suspect also allegedly placed pipe bombs in the vicinity, prompting a bomb squad investigation. The motive remains under investigation, and authorities are seeking information from the public.

Reward Offered for Substation Attack Information

The FBI has announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for damaging a Southern California Edison electrical substation in Torrance. The incident, which occurred on August 20, 2023, involved shooting a transformer and disabling circuit breakers, causing significant property damage. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Why it matters locally

These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in Torrance, prompting increased security measures and community vigilance to ensure public safety.

Sources

• Security tightens at Del Amo mall after Torrance brawl
• 3 stabbed by former student at Torrance special needs school
• FBI investigating Torrance substation attack: $25K reward offered