Radical Islam Emails (Torrance)

Dear Requester,

This is confirmation that your Public Records Act request has been received on 9/17/2020 and is being processed. You requested Other records, which you described as “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all emails sent to or from Kelly McCarthy, or Paul Solorzano regarding their participation in a class called Radical Islam, taught on 06/21/16. You may limit your search to the period between 06/07/16 and 07/05/16.

Any and all emails sent to or from Christopher Bargar (cbargar@torranceca.gov), Matthew Jungers (mjungers@torranceca.gov), or Michael Woodward (mwoodward@torranceca.gov) regarding their participation in a class called Radical Islam, taught on 10/05/17. You may limit your search to the period between 09/21/17 and 10/19/17.

I request that I be properly classified as a media requester. I am an investigative journalist who has written numerous articles on topics of public interest for Responsible Statecraft, the National Interest, Reason Magazine, America Magazine and the Armenian Weekly.

If you have any questions about my media status, please contact me.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Petti

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There may be a delay in processing your request due to digital impacts.  If you have questions, please call us.

Sincerely,

Office of the City Clerk
City of Torrance

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Dear Requester, The City of Torrance has declared an Emergency in response to the COVID-19 crisis ( Proclamation of Existence of A Local Emergency and Resolution No. 2020-11 ). In addition, the State of California has issued a "stay home" order (Executive Order N-33-20) and the County of Los Angeles has issued a "Safer At Home" order (issued 3/21/2020), which are applicable to the City of Torrance.  Accordingly, City Hall is closed to the public and many City Departments, including the City Clerk's office, are operating with reduced staff. This Emergency impacts the City’s ability to provide services that are not immediately essential for the protection of public health and safety. Therefore, in most instances, the City anticipates delays in responding to both previously received and new requests in light of the Declared Emergency . For those who wish to submit a request for public records, please continue to submit your request through https://www.torranceca.gov/government/city-clerk/public-records-request . The City will provide status on all public records requests every 30 days until the request is completed. This practice will continue until 45 days after the declared Emergency has ended. Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay might cause. Sincerely, City Clerk's Office City of Torrance

09/24/2020 Matthew Petti MuckRock News DEPT MR 102322411A Highland Ave Somerville MA 02144 Dear Requester: In response to your records request received on 9/17/2020 7:14:17 PM for Police records, the City of Torrance needs additional time to search for your records. The City Clerk's Office will contact you within fourteen (14) days as to whether the City of Torrance is in possession of records responsive to your request. Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (310) 618-2870.
Sincerely, City Clerk's Office City of Torrance

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07/12/2021
Matthew Petti
MuckRock News DEPT MR 102322 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
Dear Requester,
In response to your Public Records Act request received on 9/17/2020 asking for Police records, the City of Torrance needs additional time to search for your records. I am working to obtain an estimated date of completion, which I will provide to you once I have it.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. Your request is still OPEN. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at (310) 781-7561.
Sincerely,
Rene Salazar
Deputy City Clerk II

Attachments:
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07/14/2021
Matthew Petti
MuckRock News DEPT MR 102322 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
RE: Public Records Act Request: W006512-091720
Date Submitted: 9/17/2020
Dear Requester,
In response to your Public Records Act request received on 9/17/2020 asking for “ To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all emails sent to or from Kelly McCarthy, or Paul Solorzano regarding their participation in a class called Radical Islam, taught on 06/21/16. You may limit your search to the period between 06/07/16 and 07/05/16.

Any and all emails sent to or from Christopher Bargar (cbargar@torranceca.gov), Matthew Jungers (mjungers@torranceca.gov), or Michael Woodward (mwoodward@torranceca.gov) regarding their participation in a class called Radical Islam, taught on 10/05/17. You may limit your search to the period between 09/21/17 and 10/19/17.

I request that I be properly classified as a media requester. I am an investigative journalist who has written numerous articles on topics of public interest for Responsible Statecraft, the National Interest, Reason Magazine, America Magazine and the Armenian Weekly.

If you have any questions about my media status, please contact me.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Matthew Petti

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The Torrance Police Department has reviewed its files and located records responsive to your request. Please find the records requested attached along with this message. If you created an Account using the online Torrance Public Records Center, you may also log in and download your documents using the request number provided above.
Per the Torrance Police Department: "No responsive documents exist for McCarthy, Bargar, or Jungers."
Thank you for your interest in the City of Torrance. Your request is now CLOSED. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at (310) 781-7561.
Sincerely,
Rene Salazar
Deputy City Clerk II