A survey sponsored by the city of Torrance revealed that a conference center or upscale hotel would do more harm than good for the city—potentially resulting in millions of dollars in losses—because, compared to other cities in the area, no one really thinks of Torrance as a destination. Many people surveyed didn't even even seem to know that the city had a beach or a mall. [Daily Breeze, image via Lori Bucci Photography]
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