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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.  

2025-07-01T13:32:46-07:00December 9, 2024|

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. 

2025-07-01T13:32:46-07:00November 7, 2024|

Redondo Beach Achieves Functional Zero Street Homelessness

Redondo Beach City Hall is the first city in the South Bay area to achieve Functional Zero Street Homelessness. Through a South Bay Cities Council of Governments pilot program, Functional Zero is defined when the inflow of individuals who become homeless is less than those who are placed in interim or permanent housing over a six-month period, and the homeless population, as a whole, has a median duration on the streets of less than 90 days.

2026-06-02T16:17:40-07:00October 30, 2024|

Learn About the South Bay Local Travel Network

It's been said "the turtle wins the race." But the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is hoping it will also improve street safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower the cost of local travel in the South Bay. City by city, the SBCCOG is rolling out the network that will support the growing market and safe use of lightweight, zero-emission, low-speed vehicles for local trips (think neighborhood electric vehicles, e-bikes, pedal bikes, scooters, etc.) as they share the road with cars on existing low-speed streets. The planned 243-mile network will eventually connect the entire South Bay. Watch this new video to learn more.

2024-09-24T15:30:50-07:00September 24, 2024|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments Study Shows 40.7% Drop in South Bay Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compared to 2005

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

2025-07-01T13:32:47-07:00September 5, 2024|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments Elects Gardena Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka as 2024/25 Chair

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), a government agency dedicated to improving the quality of life and productivity in the South Bay subregion of Los Angeles County, has elected city of Gardena Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka to lead its board as 2024/25 chair.

2025-07-01T13:32:47-07:00August 28, 2024|

Measuring the South Bay’s Carbon Footprint – Study Shows 40.7% Drop in South Bay Greenhouse Gas Emissions Compared to 2005

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

2025-07-09T13:24:15-07:00August 27, 2024|

The SBCCOG’s Founding Leader Recognized for Advancing Quality of Life for Older Adults and the South Bay

The SBCCOG's founding leader is honored for helping older adults and advancing quality of life in the South Bay.

2025-07-09T13:26:30-07:00August 27, 2024|

Energy Show Hits the Road – Facility Equipment Inventory Program Spotlighted at Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum

The SBCCOG’s energy-efficiency team recently showcased its work cataloging energy use at 45 South Bay municipal facilities among the state's contemporary energy stewards.

2025-07-09T13:43:42-07:00August 27, 2024|
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