A growing number of Americans – including lawmakers and celebrities – have been trying to stop cell towers and antennas of all sizes, 5G and 4G, from being installed in their communities, especially near homes and schools (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25).  This includes residents of Torrance, CA.

From Inside Towers:

Torrance Neighbors Abuzz in Campaign Against Crown Tower

Torrance, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles, is a small community within a sprawling urban area. Like many populous areas, there is a need for digital connectivity, but differing opinions on where to place the cell tower poles. As the Rafu Shimpo reports, residents in Torrance are pushing back on what they believe are improper and invasive sitings of cell tower equipment.

The alarm was sounded by 92-year-old Yoshiko Morohoshi when she learned that plans were afoot to place a cell tower in her backyard. Morohoshi, an avid gardener, was dismayed to discover that the pole was scheduled to be set a mere 10 feet from her garden. After reviewing the site, the planning commission conceded that the proposed unit was too close to residences. It was moved to a distance 140 feet away, next to a children's dental office. She has said that since the tower was erected, a local bee colony has disappeared and she has had trouble sleeping. She said she now suffers from debilitating headaches.

Led by 89-year-old Grace Mayeda, a number of residents have pooled their resources to pay the $750 needed to appeal the matter with the Torrance Planning Commission. Calling themselves the North Torrance ACTION (Against Cell Towers in Our Neighborhood) Coalition, the group drafted a letter to council members to plead their case. The residents directed much of their animosity towards Crown Castle, whom they believe has not treated their community with respect. It is their hope the local government can be persuaded to rein in the telecom and hold it more accountable to the residents.