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.

2024-09-05T13:27:32-07:00September 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.

2024-08-28T12:08:44-07:00August 28, 2024|

South Bay Classrooms Receive $12,000 for Energy-Saving Efforts

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) teamed up to award 12 South Bay classrooms grants of $1,000 each ($12,000 total) for taking energy-saving actions at home. Classrooms representing 135th Street Elementary School in Gardena, Towne Elementary School in Carson and Zela Davis Elementary School in Hawthorne 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.

2024-06-13T13:58:24-07:00June 13, 2024|

“South Bay Sustainability in Action” Photo Contest Winners Demonstrate that Small Hands Make a Big Difference

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has selected two Rancho Palos Verdes teachers as winners of its 2023/2024 “South Bay Sustainability in Action” Photo Contest. The winners tied for first place among 10 finalists chosen through an online vote of attendees of the SBCCOG’s annual General Assembly event. The March event serves as an opportunity for the region's thought leaders to gather, share ideas and discuss important issues to the South Bay subregion. The winning images depict South Bay children learning about sustainability in their “South Bay” backyard.  

2024-04-23T14:04:17-07:00April 23, 2024|

36th District U.S. Representative Ted Lieu to Address AI’s Impact on Cybersecurity at South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ 24th General Assembly

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been selected as a 2023 Beacon Leadership and Innovation award winner for its cross-agency collaboration in supporting cities in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy, clean transportation and much more.  

2024-06-19T11:28:20-07:00March 26, 2024|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments Earns Beacon Award for Leadership and Innovation in Sustainability

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been selected as a 2023 Beacon Leadership and Innovation award winner for its cross-agency collaboration in supporting cities in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy, clean transportation and much more.  

2024-02-12T11:41:48-08:00February 12, 2024|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ Survey Indicates Low Percentage of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in South Bay Rental Market Affordable

A South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) study indicates that most accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—known as “granny flats”—in the South Bay are being rented at market rates, or not rented out at all and instead used for personal use or to house friends and family.

2024-01-31T16:54:50-08:00January 31, 2024|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Southern California Regional Energy Network Award Carson, Hawthorne and Rolling Hills Estates Gold-Level Energy Achievement

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 inaugural “South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.” Taking home gold-level achievement are the cities of Carson, Hawthorne and Rolling Hills Estates.  

2023-12-07T13:54:11-08:00December 7, 2023|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments Photo Contest Calls for Sustainability in Action

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its South Bay Environmental Service Center (SBESC) program by calling for the community to submit photos that demonstrate sustainable action in their cities.

2023-11-29T16:12:48-08:00November 29, 2023|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments Launches Phase One of the South Bay Local Travel Network in El Segundo

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) celebrates the 20th anniversary of its South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC), a program that works lockstep with 16 South Bay cities and their utilities to provide resources about energy efficiency, water conservation, transportation options (carpool and vanpool), waste reduction and recycling to South Bay cities, school districts, residents and businesses.  

2023-11-02T15:11:52-07:00November 2, 2023|
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