SBCCOG’s 2023/2024 Year in Review Video
We recently showed our 2023/2024 Year in Review video at the 2024 General Assembly. Please take a few minutes to watch and see what we have been up to lately.
City Showcase – Making Lemonade – Young Entrepreneurs in Lomita Get a Taste of Business Ownership
A Carson retiree is keeping cool in the summer months thanks to a solar power gift through the GRID Alternatives Los Angeles program.
Turtle Talk – South Bay Local Travel Network Newsletter – February 2024
Welcome to our second issue! This month's issue features a look back at the local use vehicle (LUV) study in 2011 that led to creation of the Local Travel Network. We also offer a downloadable map of the El Segundo LTN route for your low-speed journey. And do you live in El Segundo? Take our survey on how the LTN is working for you.
Perspective – A Concerted Plan is Essential for Reducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk
Perspective: cities need a concerted plan to prevent AI harm, according to General Assembly speaker Philip de Souza, president of Aurora Systems Consulting, Inc. He will lead the session "Unlocking the Power of AI: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI" at the March 28 General Assembly.
South Bay Watch Receives Honorable Mention at PR Daily’s Nonprofit Communications Awards
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ (SBCCOG) quarterly print and email publication South Bay Watch received an Honorable Mention in the Print Publication category for PR Daily's 2023 Nonprofit Communications Awards program. The program honors organizations that have demonstrated excellence in nonprofit communications and highlights their impactful efforts in the industry throughout the United States.
The Turtle Receives Warm Welcome in El Segundo
El Segundo becomes the first South Bay city to launch a low-speed, zero emission vehicle network.
Affordable Housing – Study Shows ADUs Not Ideal as Solution
An SBCCOG study reveals that ADUs may not be sought-after affordable housing solution for the South Bay; conversions of underperforming commercial property show promise.
The 24th General Assembly – 36th District U.S. Representative Ted Lieu to Address AI’s Impact on Cybersecurity as Event’s Keynote
General Assembly Ted Lieu, member of Congress, 36th Districts explains what all levels of government need to do now to protect themselves from AI harm.
Winter 2024 Issue South Bay Watch Newsletter
The South Bay Watch winter issue explores the benefits and red flags of artificial intelligence for cities as the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) prepares to host its upcoming General Assembly titled "Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe for the South Bay;" results of a SBCCOG study reveal why accessory dwelling units may not be the sought-after solution for affordable housing; and El Segundo launches the South Bay's first zero-emission, low-speed vehicle route.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments Earns Beacon Award for Leadership and Innovation in Sustainability
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been selected as a 2023 Beacon Leadership and Innovation award winner for its cross-agency collaboration in supporting cities in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy, clean transportation and much more.