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|

City Showcase – Torrance Expands Community On-Demand Transportation Service

Torrance Transit is launching a new pilot micro transit program called Connect Torrance that enables residents and nonresidents of all ages and abilities to book a ride on demand using a phone app.

2025-07-09T12:29:44-07:00December 9, 2024|

The Rolling Turtle Receives a Trademark

It’s official. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) recently received notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN) “rolling turtle” logo is trademarked and can now display the (®).

2025-07-09T12:30:35-07:00December 9, 2024|

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.

2025-07-09T13:17:40-07:00December 9, 2024|

The Road to Functional Zero Homelessness – Redondo Beach Moves Closer to Solving Homelessness by Getting Laser Focused on its Own Backyard

Redondo Beach has reduced homelessness by 90% through the help of an SBCCOG-developed pilot program. The city recently celebrated achieving the goal of functional zero street homelessness.

2025-07-09T13:20:30-07:00December 9, 2024|

South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Southern California Regional Energy Network Recognize Cities’ Energy-Saving Achievements

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.  

2025-07-01T13:32:46-07:00December 9, 2024|
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