The SBCCOG’s 2025/2026 Year in Review Video
We recently showed our 2025/2026 Year in Review video at the 2026 General Assembly. Please take a few minutes to watch and see what we have been up to lately.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments to Explore How Sports and Entertainment are Shaping the South Bay at 26th General Assembly
The South Bay has always been the home of great beaches, fine art and culture. But over the last decade, it has also transformed into a hub of state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venues and will soon serve as an axis for major events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. On March 26, 2026, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) explores this topic at its 26th General Assembly titled, “Let the Games Begin: How Sports and Entertainment are Shaping the South Bay.”
March 2026 South Bay Environmental Services Center Newsletter
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.
Winter 2026 South Bay Watch Newsletter
In this issue of South Bay Watch, with major events coming to the South Bay, General Assembly panelist and BeachLife Festival cofounder Allen Sanford wants South Bay cities to take a seat on the main stage. No cost energy upgrades save Gardena businesses $102,000. And what does the future look like for the South Bay's iconic Ports O' Call? Read these stories and more.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments Receives City Support Needed to Form the South Bay Regional Housing Trust
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments has received council approval from 10 cities—El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach and Torrance—to form a Joint Powers Authority to create a South Bay Regional Housing Trust.
(CLOSED) Data Analyst Job Opening
Passionate about making the South Bay more sustainable, accessible, and equitable? Join our team! We have a new job opening! We are currently seeking a data analyst to perform professional-level data and statistical analysis and reporting to support and inform organizational programs, operations, and strategic decision-making.
Perspective – Reimagining Ports O’ Call: West Harbor and the South Bay’s Next Chapter
As the South Bay prepares to welcome visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are entering a once-in-a-generation period for our region. Major venues, infrastructure upgrades and transportation improvements are changing how our community and visitors move through and experience Los Angeles. Along the San Pedro waterfront, West Harbor is part of that shift—not just as a new dining, shopping and entertainment destination but as a continuation of this community’s relationship with the water.
No-Cost Energy Upgrades Collectively Save Gardena Businesses $102,000
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).
With Major Global Events Coming to the South Bay, General Assembly Speaker and BeachLife Festival Cofounder Wants South Bay Cities to Take a Seat on the Main Stage GalleryWith Major Global Events Coming to the South Bay, General Assembly Speaker and BeachLife Festival Cofounder Wants South Bay Cities to Take a Seat on the Main Stage
With Major Global Events Coming to the South Bay, General Assembly Speaker and BeachLife Festival Cofounder Wants South Bay Cities to Take a Seat on the Main Stage
On March 26, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) will host its 26th annual conference, bringing together South Bay communities to address emerging issues facing the subregion. This year's event will explore the South Bay’s transformation into a hub for sports and entertainment and the impact this evolution is having on the economy and environment. Allen Sanford, a South Bay native and entrepreneur who created BeachLife Festival and recently opened California Surf Club in The Waterfront, Redondo Beach will be a speaker at the event. He shares his insights about how sports and entertainment are shaping the South Bay.
Turtle Talk – South Bay Local Travel Network Newsletter – Winter 2026
Get updates on the Local Travel Network and all things micromobility! This Winter Issue covers the North Redondo Beach Bikeway Extension, Lomita LTN Outreach and our Legislative Tracker!