Going for Energy Gold – South Bay Cities Honored at Second Energy and Climate Recognition Awards

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 span of a year.

2025-07-17T15:11:51-07:00March 13, 2025|

West Basin Welcomes The Bolt and Intuit Dome as New Recycled Water Customers

Recently West Basin welcomed two new customers to its growing list of professional sports event facilities that benefit from recycled water produced by the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo. The Bolt, the Los Angeles Chargers’ new state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo, and Intuit Dome, Inglewood’s new indoor arena that serves as home to the Los Angeles Clippers, join West Basin’s already notable customer base of celebrated partners.

2025-07-17T15:11:51-07:00March 13, 2025|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ Photo Contest Calls for Imagery that Captures the 1990s in the South Bay

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 second annual “South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.” While all cities received recognition for their efforts,seven cities took home gold-level awards this year: Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance.  

2025-07-01T13:32:46-07:00February 11, 2025|

Air Quality Alert for Los Angeles County and South Bay Cities

Air Quality Alert Los Angeles County and South Bay Cities: Due to the ongoing fire incidents in the region, AQMD (Air Quality Management District) is recommending precautions for any area that is impacted by smoke.

2025-01-09T10:21:35-08:00January 9, 2025|

Staying Safe When Wildfires Threaten (Source: City of Rolling Hills Estates E-Newsletter)

Preparation and prevention go hand-in-hand. This Ready! Set! Go! brochure was designed by Los Angeles County Fire Department to provide you with critical information on creating defensible space around your home, retrofitting your home with fire-resistant materials, and preparing you to safely evacuate well ahead of a wildfire. If you live in our hill cities, protect yourself, your family and your property from a devastating wildfire by taking the time to learn about Ready! Set! Go!

2025-01-09T10:23:19-08:00January 9, 2025|

Faster Internet Connection at Hermosa Beach City Yard Speeds Up City Services

Thanks to a newly added connection to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ (SBCCOG) high-speed, low-cost broadband network called the South Bay Fiber Network (SBFN), the Hermosa Beach city yard will no longer face the challenges of a substandard connection. With increased broadband capacity, issues can be responded to more quickly.

2025-07-09T12:23:06-07:00January 2, 2025|

(CLOSED) Special Recruitment for Finance Advisory Committee Member (City of Rancho Palos Verdes)

Those interested in applying must submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The ideal applicant would have a general understanding of the City and/or of the committee functions. An applicant must also be a resident of the City of Rancho Palos [...]

2025-12-18T08:25:49-08:00December 17, 2024|

Employment Opportunity: Planning Manager – City of Torrance

The Position The Community Development Department's Planning Division is seeking a dedicated, results-oriented Planning Manager to join their team!  Planning Managers organize and manage the programs, activities, and services of the Division including research, analysis and design in the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive long-range General Plan for the physical development of [...]

2024-12-11T16:53:01-08:00December 11, 2024|

SBESC – The Future of Energy is Here – SoCalGas Creates First-Ever Clean, Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Microgrid and Home

SoCalGas has created a microgrid model with potential to transform clean energy infrastructure.

2025-07-17T15:11:51-07:00December 10, 2024|

Perspective – Cool Your Home, Cool Your Community, Cool Our Planet – Cool Roofs and Walls are Bright Ideas with Long Histories

Just as wearing light-colored clothing can help keep a person cool on a sunny day, "cool" roofs and walls reflect sunlight to help lower building temperatures. They may also have the potential for lowering energy bills, improving grid stability and slowing climate change.

2025-07-17T15:11:51-07:00December 10, 2024|
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