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.
Redondo Beach has reduced homelessness by 90% through the help of an SBCCOG-developed pilot program. The city recently celebrated achieving the goal of functional zero street homelessness.
A new SBCCOG Report Reveals a 40.7% drop in the South Bay's greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2005.
The SBCCOG's founding leader is honored for helping older adults and advancing quality of life in the South Bay.
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.
Across the South Bay, 12 total classrooms received $1,000 each ($12,000 total) because students took energy-saving actions at home during spring semester.
As the upcoming election approaches, voters are rightfully concerned about the safety and security of their ballots. With questions like “Are the ballot boxes safe?” and “Can I trust vote by mail?” Dean Logan, registrar-recorder/county clerk, reassures the public that Los Angeles County is dedicated to maintaining the accessibility, security and integrity of elections.
A 2023 survey by the California Student Aid Commission revealed that two-thirds of college students were food insecure, while more than half were housing insecure. To make college more accessible for students, CSUDH created Toro CARE, a program designed to offer up to $1,000 per academic year to students experiencing hardships that impact academic, emotional or social progress.
As South Bay cities continue to roll out the Local Travel Network, the SBCCOG has been supporting efforts to educate community members about various low-speed vehicle options.
More than 325,000 (9.7%) of households in LA County do not have an internet subscription, and more than 156,000 (4.6%) of households do not have a computer. LA County is leading regional efforts to ensure that all communities and individuals in the region have the technology access, capacity, skills and support to fully participate in society, democracy and the 21st-century economy.
