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.
Twenty-six small businesses (24 in Gardena and two in neighboring unincorporated areas) are celebrating significant energy savings and enhanced community service thanks to no-cost, comprehensive energy efficiency assessments and upgrades made possible through the SoCalREN Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs, conducted in partnership with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).
**WATCH: NEW VIDEO** The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), recognized South Bay cities for their efforts in pursuing energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability-related tasks over the past year as part of the third annual “South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.” Check out this video to learn more about the program and our honorees.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), recognized South Bay cities for their efforts in pursuing energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability-related tasks over the past year as part of the third annual “South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.”
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Invites applications for the position of FINANCIAL ANALYST OPENING: December 15, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled SALARY: $84,881 - $105,472 WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time 9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off), some evenings required LOCATION: On-site at SBCCOG office in Torrance, CA (remote on working [...]
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.
Public access to the beach is so deeply tied to who we are as Californians that it’s hard to imagine a time when it wasn’t guaranteed. Newly appointed Coastal Commissioner Ray Jackson (also the SBCCOG's 2nd Vice Chair and a Hermosa Council member), explores what he has learned about the work it takes to defend these protections "every single day."
In this issue of South Bay Watch, case managers play a critical role in getting unhoused individuals from the street to a shelter bed. HERO Community Services has partnered with the SBCCOG to provide this service in South Bay. Also, did you know the SBCCOG manages the funds that bring major transportation improvements to the South Bay? Learn about the projects happening in a city near you. Coastal access hasn't always been a guaranteed right. Coastal Commissioner and SBCCOG 2nd Vice Chair Ray Jackson explains what goes into protecting this right "every single day." And register for the 26th General Assembly, "Let the Games Begin: How Sports and Entertainment are Shaping the South Bay." Read these stories and more.
Public access to the beach is so deeply tied to who we are as Californians that it’s hard to imagine a time when it wasn’t guaranteed. Newly appointed Coastal Commissioner Ray Jackson (also the SBCCOG's 2nd Vice Chair and a Hermosa Council member), explores what he has learned about the work it takes to defend these protections "every single day."
In October, the SBCCOG hosted an energy efficiency technology showcase at its office in Torrance to advance those connections. It offered an opportunity for SoCalREN-approved businesses to present services and energy technology options to cities and agencies. Representatives from eight cities and one special district across the South Bay attended. Eight businesses, ranging from building resource companies to energy contractors, showcased their offerings.
