Senior level position responsible for the development of strategies, standards, and processes for implementation of programs, activities, and events related to homelessness and senior services programs. This position engages with partners and agencies. Also, manages projects, contracts, and grants; responsible for project planning, implementation, reporting, and responding to project related [...]
A map that shows the South Bay Fiber Network and Manhattan Beach Fiber Network, which would facilitate the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic System (MBATS). The city of Manhattan Beach is in the design phase of its proposed Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic System (MBATS) project that will enhance commute [...]
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ (SBCCOG) Home Share South Bay pilot program launched in October 2020. The program matches home providers who have extra space in their homes with people looking for more affordable housing opportunities in the South Bay. Home seekers may include those on the verge of [...]
Thanks to Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, the SBCCOG board of directors and local elected officials were recently able to take a special “behind the scenes” tour of the new SoFi Stadium. Among the highlights were strolls through the LA Rams locker room, along with the owner’s suite, lounge and [...]
By Steve Tabor This is an excerpt from an article published June 10, 2021 by Palos Verdes Pulse; www.palosverdespulse.com Photo credit: Steve Tabor, Palos Verdes Magazine The steep and slippery slopes of the Palos Verdes canyons and hillsides make it extremely difficult to clear away the variety of [...]
South Bay beaches have become a bit more accessible for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Over the last year, three mats have been installed at South Bay beaches— two by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors in Torrance and Manhattan Beach, and one by [...]
Colleen Farrell is the most recent addition to the SBCCOG staff. Upon joining the organization as senior project manager of communications, she immediately dove into her new role, planning the virtual celebration for the South Bay Fiber Network. Along with overseeing the organization’s publications and publicity efforts, she has been [...]
WRD plans to extract and treat brackish groundwater with advanced technologies to create a "drought" proof source of water. By Robert Katherman, treasurer, Water Replenishment District Climate change is creating enormous global challenges for the delivery of life-giving water. When Governor Newsom recently declared emergency water rules for [...]
Scientists tell us that greenhouse gases released by human activities, like land-filling food and yard waste, cause climate change. According to CalRecycle, landfills are the third largest source of methane in California. Organic waste, which includes food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, cardboard and wood make up half of what Californians [...]
