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.
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.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 25th Annual General Assembly
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) will celebrate 30 years of working with 16 cities and Los Angeles County on the shared goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity in the South Bay at its March 27, 2025, General Assembly. The SBCCOG is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the organization’s founding at its 25th annual symposium where the region’s thought leaders gather to share ideas and discuss important issues. The theme of this year’s event is "The SBCCOG at 30: A Legacy of Success, A Vision for Tomorrow.”
The SBCCOG at 30: A Legacy of Success, A Vision for Tomorrow
As the South Bay Cities Council of Governments gears up for its 30th anniversary celebration at the 25th General Assembly, former board chairs explore the organization’s accomplishments and value.
City Showcase – South Bay Cities and Schools Receive $1.1 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency GalleryCity Showcase – South Bay Cities and Schools Receive $1.1 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency
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City Showcase – South Bay Cities and Schools Receive $1.1 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency
Recently 10 South Bay public agencies received a total of $1,109,500 from an incentive program to replace gas-powered water heaters with heat pump technology. Heat pump water heaters are fully electric and are 300% more energy efficient than gas-fired water heaters. Heat-pump technology uses hot exhaust air from other heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to heat water.