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.
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!
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.
December: SoCalGas Assistance Programs; Save with the EnergyStar Program; Season's Greetings from West Basin
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 [...]
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 [...]
In the South Bay Watch fall issue, we examine how Redondo Beach went from 261 active homeless street cases to 25 through a new framework piloted by the SBCCOG. We also spotlight a new ride share service that is rivaling Uber and Lyft in Torrance and helping to fill the first/last mile gap to get to access public transit bus service. Also, cool roofs and surfaces are nothing new, but they attracting new attention as a means to lower indoor temperatures without air conditioning.
SoCalGas has created a microgrid model with potential to transform clean energy infrastructure.
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.
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.
