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.
In our eighth issue of Turtle Talk, learn about our upcoming mini mobility showcase at El Segundo Art Walk and how to get a voucher for a free mini e-vehicle tune up. Find out out how to recycle your e-bike battery and learn how to stay safe when riding in the "door zone."
Our new chair, Carson Council Member Rodney Tanaka, takes the helm this month. Check out his message about what what the SBCCOG is working on and his hopes for the coming year.
In our seventh issue of Turtle Talk, learn about e-bike sticker programs that are taking off in South Bay schools as well as legislation that will regulate electric batteries.
The City of Carson hosted the SBCCOG's annual signature General Assembly event at it's Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center this spring. At this year's event titled Artificial Intelligence: Friend of For for the South Bay," thought leaders demystified AI technology and shared how it could potentially impact how local governments function. U.S. Representative Ted Lieu, 36th District, keynoted the event. Here is a look at the highlights.
In our sixth issue of Turtle Talk, read our recap of the Long Beach Electrify Expo and learn bike safety tips such as hand signals and the ABC quick check.
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.
