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Fall 2024 South Bay Watch Newsletter

In the South Bay Watch fall issue, we examine how Redondo Beach went from 261 active homeless street cases to 25 through a new framework piloted by the SBCCOG. We also spotlight a new ride share service that is rivaling Uber and Lyft in Torrance and helping to fill the first/last mile gap to get to access public transit bus service. Also, cool roofs and surfaces are nothing new, but they attracting new attention as a means to lower indoor temperatures without air conditioning.

2024-12-10T17:14:39-08:00December 10, 2024|
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SBESC – The Future of Energy is Here – SoCalGas Creates First-Ever Clean, Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Microgrid and Home

Torrance Transit is launching a new pilot micro transit program called Connect Torrance that enables residents and nonresidents of all ages and abilities to book a ride on demand using a phone app.

2024-12-10T17:37:29-08:00December 10, 2024|
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Perspective – Cool Your Home, Cool Your Community, Cool Our Planet – Cool Roofs and Walls are Bright Ideas with Long Histories

Torrance Transit is launching a new pilot micro transit program called Connect Torrance that enables residents and nonresidents of all ages and abilities to book a ride on demand using a phone app.

2024-12-10T16:57:43-08:00December 10, 2024|
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SBESC – The Future of Energy is Here – SoCalGas Creates First-Ever Clean, Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Microgrid and Home

Torrance Transit is launching a new pilot micro transit program called Connect Torrance that enables residents and nonresidents of all ages and abilities to book a ride on demand using a phone app.

2024-12-10T16:45:36-08:00December 10, 2024|
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City Showcase – Torrance Expands Community On-Demand Transportation Service

Torrance Transit is launching a new pilot micro transit program called Connect Torrance that enables residents and nonresidents of all ages and abilities to book a ride on demand using a phone app.

2024-12-09T16:58:16-08:00December 9, 2024|
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Faster Internet Connection at Hermosa Beach City Yard Speeds Up City Services

Thanks to a newly added connection to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ (SBCCOG) high-speed, low-cost broadband network called the South Bay Fiber Network (SBFN), the Hermosa Beach city yard will no longer face the challenges of a substandard connection. With increased broadband capacity, issues can be responded to more quickly.

2024-12-09T15:56:58-08:00December 9, 2024|
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The Road to Functional Zero Homelessness – Redondo Beach Moves Closer to Solving Homelessness by Getting Laser Focused on its Own Backyard

A new SBCCOG Report Reveals a 40.7% drop in the South Bay's greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2005.

2024-12-09T16:30:13-08:00December 9, 2024|
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South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Southern California Regional Energy Network Recognize Cities’ Energy-Saving Achievements

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.  

2024-12-09T17:52:17-08:00December 9, 2024|
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South Bay Cities Council of Governments Celebrates Completion of I-405 at 182nd at Crenshaw Boulevard Operational Improvement Project

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), celebrates the completion of a project to improve operational conditions of the Interstate 405 (I-405) freeway mainline and its on-and-off ramps at Crenshaw Boulevard and 182nd Street in the City of Torrance. The project is designed to improve traffic flow and safety at the 1.2 mile stretch of I-405 located from post 13.3 to 15.8 and at the Crenshaw Blvd. Interchange. 

2024-11-07T10:36:03-08:00November 7, 2024|
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