The South Bay Cities Council of Governments has received council approval from 10 cities—El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach and Torrance—to form a Joint Powers Authority to create a South Bay Regional Housing Trust.
As the South Bay prepares to welcome visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are entering a once-in-a-generation period for our region. Major venues, infrastructure upgrades and transportation improvements are changing how our community and visitors move through and experience Los Angeles. Along the San Pedro waterfront, West Harbor is part of that shift—not just as a new dining, shopping and entertainment destination but as a continuation of this community’s relationship with the water.
Twenty-six small businesses (24 in Gardena and two in neighboring unincorporated areas) are celebrating significant energy savings and enhanced community service thanks to no-cost, comprehensive energy efficiency assessments and upgrades made possible through the SoCalREN Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs, conducted in partnership with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).
On March 26, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) will host its 26th annual conference, bringing together South Bay communities to address emerging issues facing the subregion. This year's event will explore the South Bay’s transformation into a hub for sports and entertainment and the impact this evolution is having on the economy and environment. Allen Sanford, a South Bay native and entrepreneur who created BeachLife Festival and recently opened California Surf Club in The Waterfront, Redondo Beach will be a speaker at the event. He shares his insights about how sports and entertainment are shaping the South Bay.
Get updates on the Local Travel Network and all things micromobility! This Winter Issue covers the North Redondo Beach Bikeway Extension, Lomita LTN Outreach and our Legislative Tracker!
Our Green Business Assist Program is a FREE program to help South Bay Business save money while improving quality of life and making our community more attractive to live, work and play. In this issue, learn more about the Non-Functional Turf Ban on Commercial Properties. Learn how to modernize your facility with the latest Water- Efficient Equipment and learn the Five Key Steps to improve water efficiency on your property.
Get updates on the Local Travel Network and all things micromobility! This special edition covers e-bikes and all recent legislation, local ordinances and safety tips to ride responsibly!
At the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), we support programs that address homelessness through targeted solutions like the Client Aid Program. This initiative provided critical financial assistance to 80-year-old Tatsuya Kataoka, who was experiencing homelessness in Gardena, and connected him with local housing partners that led him to find permanent senior housing SagePoint in Wilmington.
**WATCH: NEW VIDEO** The South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) teamed up to award 19 South Bay classrooms grants of $1,000 each ($19,000 total) for taking energy-saving actions at home. Classrooms representing Hawthorne School District and Los Angeles Unified School District earned the rewards through SoCalREN’s Kits for Kids program for third and fourth grade students. Watch this video highlighting the celebration event at Ramona Elementary School in Hawthorne.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) teamed up to award 19 South Bay classrooms grants of $1,000 each ($19,000 total) for taking energy-saving actions at home. Classrooms representing Hawthorne School District and Los Angeles Unified School District earned the rewards through SoCalREN’s Kits for Kids program for third and fourth grade students. The program provides hands-on education about the benefits of energy efficiency.
