Gardena Valley News

Established in 1904, the Gardena Valley News has served as the primary newspaper for the city of Gardena for over a century, chronicling local happenings both before and after Gardena became an official city in 1930. Reflecting the city’s rich diversity and unique demographics, the GVN has reported on significant historical events, including the Great Depression of the late 1930s, various global conflicts, the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Through these stories, the newspaper has captured the evolving perspectives of Gardena residents across generations.

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Police chase ends with fatal shooting at strip mall

4 days ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Brett Callwood

By Brett CallwoodA police chase at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15 ended with a woman being shot and killed by police in the parking lot of a Gardena strip mall near Rosecrans and Van Ness avenues. Events escalated when police attempted to conduct a standard stop for a police violation and the female driver didn’t stop. Gardena PD officers conducted a PIT maneuver (ramming the vehicle sideways, forcing it to stop). The driver pulled out a handgun, forcing three officers to fire.
Harrison, sprinters highlight Serra at Arcadia Invite

1 week ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Joe Snyder

By Joe SnyderSerra High’s boys’ and girls’ track and field teams vied in Friday and Saturday’s prestigious Arcadia Invitational and came out with strong showings. The big highlight for the Cavaliers was Otis “Tre” Harrison who won his heat and finished second overall in the boys’ 300-meter intermediate hurdles at 38.04 seconds on Saturday. He was just .03 seconds slower than the top overall finisher in Samel Eminovic from Mountain Ridge, Ariz. (38.01).
Contracts agreed at council meeting

1 week ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Brett Callwood

By Brett Callwood At the City Council meeting on the evening of Tuesday, April 8, Administrative Item 12A called for, “Approval of Two Professional Services Agreements for Voter Survey, Education, Outreach, and Communications for Potential Ballot Revenue Measure with TeamCivX for $165,250 and Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) for $62,750 including a 20 Percent Contingency of $45,600 for a Project Total of $273,600.” With Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka on an excused absence, that...
North wins non-league games over St. Bernard, St. Monica

2 weeks ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Joe Snyder

By Joe SnyderNorth Torrance High’s baseball team took a rest from the Pioneer League and recorded two non-league wins at home over Playa del Rey St. Bernard 9-8 in nine innings last Thursday and 10-2 over Santa Monica St. Monica on Friday. Against St. Bernard, it was mostly a see-saw game. North held a 6-4 lead after three innings and were tied at seven after four and eight after five. The Saxons pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.
Infinite Love Animal Rescue is seeking sponsors and partners

2 weeks ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Brett Callwood

By Brett CallwoodNonprofit organization Infinite Love Animal Rescue, founded by CEO Kandace Kuwahara, is seeking funding, sponsorships, and partnerships so that it can continue saving animals in need of a new home. Kuwahara does most of the work herself, due to the fact that the rescue center is a small operation, and she needs help.
GHS starts Marine with two Banning losses

3 weeks ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Joe Snyder

By Joe SnyderGardena High’s boys’ baseball team began the Marine League with a bang with a pair of games against a highly regarded Banning High team last week. The Pilots are currently ranked fourth in the CIF-Los Angeles City Section by MaxPreps and they showed why with mercy rule lopsided wins over the Panthers at 25-1 on March 26 at Gardena and 10-0 last Friday at Banning in Wilmington.
Sinatra, Elvis and MORE! by Long Beach Symphony POPS Orchestra featuring Matt Mauser

3 weeks ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Shari Barrett

By Shari BarrettLong Beach Symphony, now celebrating its 90th season, welcomed Music Director Eckart Preu to conduct its entertaining, Las Vegas-style concert Sinatra, Elvis and MORE! starring Matt Mauer at the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, March 22.
Grant funding contract agreed at council meeting

3 weeks ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Brett Callwood

By Brett CallwoodAt the City Council meeting on the evening of Tuesday, March 25, Item 14A called for, “Approval of One-Year Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services in the amount of $84,000.”A staff note read, “Townsend Public Affairs, Inc (TPA) was hired by the City of Gardena in March 2022 to help secure state and federal funding for its priority projects.
North baseballers defeat Peninsula

1 month ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Joe Snyder

By Joe SnyderNorth Torrance High’s baseball team won its second Pioneer League game of the season with an 8-3 victory over host Peninsula High on March 19 in Rolling Hills Estates. The Saxons jumped on the Panthers early with four runs in the top of the first inning and two more in the second for a 6-0 lead. North added one run apiece in the top of the third and fourth for an 8-2 lead.
Health services contract and more agreed at council meet

1 month ago | gardenavalleynews.org | Brett Callwood

By Brett CallwoodAt the City Council meeting on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, Item 14A called for, “Approval of Public Health Services Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.”“The new contract will become effective upon execution and continue in effect through June 30, 2029, subject to automatic renewal for periods of five years unless the city of Gardena or County terminates the contract,” reads the staff note.