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.
The LA County Sanitation Districts' Floating Lab Field Trip provide an opportunity to learn what's in our ocean water.
The City of Gardena offers more than 100 events and activities for seniors each year. Its robust senior programs will soon have a new home. Gardena received $8.5 million to build the Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center at 1654 W. 160th Street.
The impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have on future local government hiring can be understood by examining the eventual outcome of the 1983 invention of Microsoft Word, according to Micah Gaudet, deputy city manager and chief public safety officer for Maricopa, Arizona.
Megan Lamb, a mom and former educator, provides e-bike safety training to teens and tweens in the South Bay.
The City of Lomita and the Lomita Chamber of Commerce have partnered to host a free, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business: a lemonade stand.
Perspective: cities need a concerted plan to prevent AI harm, according to General Assembly speaker Philip de Souza, president of Aurora Systems Consulting, Inc. He will lead the session "Unlocking the Power of AI: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI" at the March 28 General Assembly.
