Our Green Business Assist Program is a FREE program to help South Bay Business save money while improving quality of life and making our community more attractive to live, work and play. In this issue, learn more about the Non-Functional Turf Ban on Commercial Properties. Learn how to modernize your facility with the latest Water- Efficient Equipment and learn the Five Key Steps to improve water efficiency on your property.
The newly formed South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) board of directors voted at its second meeting on May 21, 2026, to commit a $6 million loan toward the Cordary Avenue Apartments project in the City of Hawthorne. The commitment is the first funding allocation from $7.9 million in Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) funds earmarked annually to the South Bay through LACAHSA’s Production, Preservation and Ownership Program funded by Measure A.
The board of directors for the newly formed South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) had its first meeting as a joint powers authority. It's now a separate entity from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG)—the organization that led the early feasibility work to establish the trust. 🏡 The SBRHT is designed to help fund the development and construction of affordable housing in cities that are members of the trust.🏗️ Watch to learn more about how the SBRHT will potentially benefit South Bay cities by leading to more affordable housing in our subregion. 🏘️ 🤝
Our Green Business Assist Program is a FREE program to help South Bay Business save money while improving quality of life and making our community more attractive to live, work and play. In this issue, learn more about the Non-Functional Turf Ban on Commercial Properties. Learn how to modernize your facility with the latest Water- Efficient Equipment and learn the Five Key Steps to improve water efficiency on your property.
Randal Lauderdale completed a job training program and earned his Passenger (P) endorsement on his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with support from SBCCOG’s Client Aid program and Measure A-funded Lyft rides. Randal is now pursuing employment opportunities that will help him achieve long-term stability for himself and his brother in the South Bay.
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) JOB DESCRIPTION FINANCE MANAGER OPENING: APRIL 27, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled SALARY: $106,555.80- $152,222.52 WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time 9/80 Schedule, some evenings required LOCATION: hybrid telework environment office location: 357 van ness way, #110, Torrance, CA ABOUT SBCCOG The SBCCOG is a joint powers authority of 16 cities [...]
On April 30, 2026, the board of directors for the newly formed South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) held the first meeting of a joint powers authority, which creates the SBRHT—a separate entity from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG)—the organization that led the early feasibility work to establish the trust. The board also elected Rolling Hills Estates Councilmember Debby Stegura as chair. It elected Torrance Councilmember Jon Kaji as vice chair.
Our Energy team recently paid a visit to the City of Hermosa Beach's newly refurbished and electrified Clark Building. They were there to assess and catalog the energy-using equipment to help the city identify opportunities in the future for low-cost, energy-efficient upgrades. It's all part of the SBCCOG's Facility Equipment Inventory program in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network.
Get updates on the Local Travel Network and all things micromobility! This Spring Issue covers SBCCOG receiving a Eureka Award, San Pedro LTN Outreach and our Legislative Tracker!
In January we gathered at Yas' Market in Gardena to celebrate a major milestone for our local community. More than 20 local businesses received no-cost energy efficiency upgrades through the our partner SoCalREN's Commercial Programs. Yas Market, a participating business themselves, opened their doors to bring together local business owners, elected officials, and the dedicated partners who made it all possible.
