Discover, Learn and Get Involved with West Basin’s Public Programs

West Basin Municipal Water District is about connecting with its communities and making water education fun, informative and easy to access. Whether you're curious about where your water comes from, looking for ways to protect your home from fire, or hoping to save money while conserving water, there’s something for everyone. Their schedule of upcoming classes and events is ready for you to explore!

2025-07-15T09:03:07-07:00July 15, 2025|

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.

2025-06-16T09:34:15-07:00June 16, 2025|

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.

2025-07-09T14:21:57-07:00June 12, 2025|

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.

2025-07-09T15:26:41-07:00June 12, 2025|

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.

2025-07-09T11:57:14-07:00June 12, 2025|

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.

2025-07-09T12:00:30-07:00June 12, 2025|
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