Urgent Call to Action for Torrance and South Bay Residents
UPDATE:
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the City of Torrance announced that the Weingart Center has withdrawn its Homekey+ funding application from consideration by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. This decision followed the submission of a detailed report by former Torrance Councilmember Mike Mauno, prepared by the CARE Torrance team. We express our sincere appreciation to the City of Torrance, Mayor George Chen, and the Torrance City Council for their resolute leadership and unwavering commitment to prioritizing the interests of our community. We also thank every Torrance resident who participated in our protests, submitted letters to HCD, and tirelessly spread the word to friends and family. Together, we stood united, remained resilient, and prevailed. CARE Torrance and its members remain vigilant and prepared to advocate for our community should future challenges arise. Thank you for your continued support.
The proposed Homekey+ project at 3525 Torrance Blvd., Torrance CA (initiated by Supervisor Janice Hahn in LA County), threatens our community's safety, character, and future. The Homekey+ program is specifically dedicated to providing permanent housing for homeless with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. We need YOUR voice to stop it!
Read the Report: Dive into the detailed report below written by former Torrance Councilmember Mike Mauno to understand the full impact of this project on our neighborhoods. This 37 page report has been submitted to Supervisor Janice Hahn & California Housing and Community Development (HCD) on 8/12/2025.
· Purchase of the Torrance Blvd. hotel will be paid with a grant from the State of California with ownership of the hotel going to the Applicant.
· Requests for the Appraisal Report from the LA County have never been received, even though this is a requirement from HCD.
· Purchase Price of the hotel is 300% the appraised value.
· Applicant’s CEO is a board member of LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency along with all members of the LA County Board of Supervisors.
· Homekey+ program prohibits any local discretion or review, and the County of Los Angeles has provided no Planning Staff Review or Conditions of Approval.
Spread the Word: Share this critical information with friends, family, and neighbors. Post on social media, talk at community gatherings, and rally others to join the cause.
Take Action: Email the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) at projecthomekey@hcd.ca.gov and Supervisor Janice Hahn at fourthdistrict@bos.lacounty.gov. Demand they stop the Homekey+ project in Torrance. Use subject line: "Stop Homekey+ in Torrance" and share your concerns as a resident/business owner.
C.A.R.E. TORRANCE Citizens Advocating for Responsible Expansion & Proper Land Use
