Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes make it harder than ever to tell what’s real. What does it mean to lead with trust in a world where authenticity can be faked? In our South Bay Watch Perspective piece, Maricopa, Arizona's Deputy City Manager and Public Safety Officer Micah Gaudet explores what it means to be an authentic leader in the age of AI.
In June, the new LAX/Metro Transit Center (MTC) opened to connect Metro’s C and K lines directly to LAX via a free airport shuttle, creating a faster and more convenient way to get to and from the airport when arriving by transit. The 500,000-square-foot LAX/MTC is Metro’s first Measure M project to open since voters approved the initiative in 2016. In late July, the SBCCOG’s staff, board members and partners took a field trip to see the $898.6 million project and experience the rail route to the LAX/MTC from a commuter’s point of view.
To better meet the needs of its member cities and partner agencies, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has relocated to a new office near Old Torrance. The SBCCOG kicks off an ambitious work program that includes identifying sites for South Bay mobility hubs and resiliency centers; expanding the Functional Zero Street Homelessness program; and finding six-figure energy savings for businesses and residents.
West Basin Municipal Water Rain Barrel Giveaway Program is back. This is your chance to practice water conservation, improve water efficiency and prepare to take advantage of the upcoming rainy season. SBCCOG partner West Basin will host six giveaway events throughout the district’s service area.
Over the last four years, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has helped families of South Bay elementary school students in historically underserved communities save an estimated 70,000 total kilowatt hours of energy in their homes. This school year 56 additional classrooms will benefit from Southern California Regional Energy Networks’ (SoCalREN) Kits for Kids program due to increased demand--a 300% expansion.
SHARE! the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange has been awarded funding to launch two new peer respite homes in Los Angeles County. These projects are made possible through partnerships with LA City Council District 3 and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, as well as the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG). Funded through Proposition 1 and administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program will add over 5,000 new residential treatment beds and 21,800 outpatient treatment slots across California, focusing on addressing critical gaps in behavioral health services, particularly for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our partner West Basin Municipal Water District is about connecting with its communities and making water education fun, informative and easy to access. Whether you're curious about where your water comes from, looking for ways to protect your home from fire, or hoping to save money while conserving water, there’s something for everyone. Their schedule of upcoming classes and events is ready for you to explore!
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is currently conducting a recruitment to fill a vacancy on its five-member Traffic Safety Committee.
Our new chair, Lawndale Council Member Bernadette Suarez, is excited to take the gavel. Check out her message and update about what we've been up to.
In the South Bay Watch spring 2025 issue, are mini electric cars to solution to our transportation problems? The SBCCOG receives the Eureka Award for its work to reduce South Bay homelessness. The new operator of the South Bay Fiber Network shares his vision for broadband connectivity in the South Bay.
