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The South Bay Cities Council of Governments Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 25th Annual General Assembly

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) will celebrate 30 years of working with 16 cities and Los Angeles County on the shared goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity in the South Bay at its March 27, 2025, General Assembly. The SBCCOG is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the organization’s founding at its 25th annual symposium where the region’s thought leaders gather to share ideas and discuss important issues. The theme of this year’s event is "The SBCCOG at 30: A Legacy of Success, A Vision for Tomorrow.”

2025-03-26T12:37:59-07:00March 25, 2025|
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Winter 2025 South Bay Watch Newsletter

In the South Bay Watch winter issue, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the March 27 General Assembly. Former board chairs discuss the SBCCOG's success and value to the South Bay. SBCCOG partner West Basin adds two new professional sports facilities to its water recycling roster. Cities are celebrated for rising to the SBCCOG's energy-saving challenge. And prepare for a major disaster with a five-minute exercise.

2025-03-16T15:06:47-07:00March 16, 2025|
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Perspective – From Wildfires to Earthquakes: When Disaster Strikes, Time is of the Essence

Brandy Villanueva, Los Angeles County, Area G, Disaster Management Area Coordinator, Offers a Five-Minute Evacuation Exercise to Prepare for A Major Disaster

2025-03-13T17:52:10-07:00March 13, 2025|
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Going for Energy Gold – South Bay Cities Honored at Second Energy and Climate Recognition Awards

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), recognized South Bay cities for their efforts in pursuing energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability-related tasks over the span of a year.

2025-03-13T16:08:27-07:00March 13, 2025|
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West Basin Welcomes The Bolt and Intuit Dome as New Recycled Water Customers

Recently West Basin welcomed two new customers to its growing list of professional sports event facilities that benefit from recycled water produced by the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo. The Bolt, the Los Angeles Chargers’ new state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo, and Intuit Dome, Inglewood’s new indoor arena that serves as home to the Los Angeles Clippers, join West Basin’s already notable customer base of celebrated partners.

2025-03-13T16:09:03-07:00March 13, 2025|
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South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ Photo Contest Calls for Imagery that Captures the 1990s in the South Bay

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), recognized South Bay cities for their efforts in pursuing energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability-related tasks over the past year as part of the second annual “South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.” While all cities received recognition for their efforts,seven cities took home gold-level awards this year: Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance.  

2025-02-11T16:30:05-08:00February 11, 2025|
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Staying Safe When Wildfires Threaten (Source: City of Rolling Hills Estates E-Newsletter)

Preparation and prevention go hand-in-hand. This Ready! Set! Go! brochure was designed by Los Angeles County Fire Department to provide you with critical information on creating defensible space around your home, retrofitting your home with fire-resistant materials, and preparing you to safely evacuate well ahead of a wildfire. If you live in our hill cities, protect yourself, your family and your property from a devastating wildfire by taking the time to learn about Ready! Set! Go!

2025-01-09T10:23:19-08:00January 9, 2025|
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