Turtle Talk – South Bay Local Travel Network Newsletter – Spring 2025
The SBCCOG's 25th annual General Assembly hosts a mobility pavilion with test ride experiences. Plus, read about e-bike safety updates in the South Bay.
June 2025 South Bay Environmental Services Center Newsletter
June: Apply to bring environmental stewardship to your classroom; SoCalGas offers summer saving rebates; new Metro / LAX Transit Station opens
Spring 2025 South Bay Watch Newsletter
In the South Bay Watch spring 2025 issue, are mini electric cars to solution to our transportation problems? The SBCCOG receives the Eureka Award for its work to reduce South Bay homelessness. The new operator of the South Bay Fiber Network shares his vision for broadband connectivity in the South Bay.
City Showcase – Torrance Residents Rewarded for Sustainable Green Thumbs
As SoCal water shortages remain widespread this spring, the lush green lawns that made up the residential landscapes of the South Bay’s past continue to shrink as residents gradually transition to more sustainable options like river rock, succulents and sage. But residents of Torrance are proving there is nothing aesthetically “dry” about drought-tolerant gardens, and the city is taking notice.
Perspective – The Future of Connectivity in the South Bay: Open Access, Shared Opportunity
As the new network operator, Fabric Network's goal is to help transform the SBFN into a shared platform that cities across the South Bay can continue to rely on for decades to come. From traffic systems and emergency communications to park connectivity and civic buildings, the open access model of a municipal fiber optic network scalable to businesses and residents is designed to reduce costs, strengthen resilience and offer local governments greater flexibility in how infrastructure is used.
Outreach Team Helps South Bay Celebrate Earth Month
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ outreach team and volunteers were out in full force at South Bay Earth Month events in April. The team works throughout the year to provide the community with information about the programs of its partners SoCalGas, Southern California Regional Energy Network, Water Replenishment District, West Basin Municipal Water District, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, L.A. County Metro, and City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
General Assembly Propels Hawthorne Students Toward Woodworking Paths
Hawthorne High School’s student-led Wood Technology Pathway gives students hands-on experience in traditional woodworking, cabinetmaking, residential construction, furniture design and computer-aided manufacturing. When it came time for the SBCCOG to develop a memento for attendees to take home from its annual General Assembly—which this year commemorated the organization’s three-decade milestone—it made sense to align this local public school program that helps students whittle closer to their own career goals.
SBCCOG News – The South Bay Cities Council of Governments Wins Eureka Award for Functional Zero Homelessness Program
The California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG), representing 49 regional agencies across California, presented its Eureka Award to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for its Functional Zero Street Homelessness Initiative.
The 25th General Assembly – The Big Future of Little Cars
Dan Sturges has made a four-decade career of working to solve what he calls “highway-capable car disease.” He recently summarized his proposed remedy to an audience of nearly 300 during the morning panel discussion “From Vision to Reality: The Next Chapter in the South Bay’s Evolution” at the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ 25th General Assembly.
WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF RECYCLED WATER INNOVATION
West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin or District) is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its recycled water program expertise and industry leadership. These three decades (1995-2025) of demonstrated water treatment ingenuity and financial investment into this highly sustainable resource expands our their local water supply and reduces [...]