Learn how to harvest rainwater for your gardens

Join us at the General Assembly - Register to celebrate 30 years with us!

Join us for a Collaborative

CA Friendly Landscape Class

Rain Rain come our way!

Each year in LA County, enough fresh rainwater to meet the needs of 3.5 million people for a year is lost to the ocean. Residents can help capture this lost water by harvesting rain. Harvesting is a simple, low-cost way to save money on water bills, provide fresh soft water for your plants, and allow you to be a steward of your local watershed. This residential “how-to” guide can show you how.

General Assembly

Register to celebrate 30 years with us!

This year’s program marks the 30th anniversary of the SBCCOG and will explore progress made as well as chart a path ahead to address challenges in sustainability, housing, homelessness, and transportation. The assembly will feature panel discussions and an exhibit hall. The community, as well as county, state, and federal legislators representing the South Bay, are invited to participate. 

Attendance at the event is free thanks to SBCCOG’s generous sponsors. Lunch will be available for purchase during the online registration process for the early-bird price of $15 per person. We cannot guarantee the availability of lunch after March 12, 2025, but, if lunches are available, the cost for lunch will increase to $20 per person. 

Please find information about our event below or visit our General Assembly site to register and learn more.

Sparks Fly this Valentines Day – Electrical Safety Tips 

Check out these tips to stay safe from electrical hazards: 



• Do not fold or cover heated blankets 
• Do not leave candles unattended 
• Do not overload power strips 
• Do unplug space heaters when not in use 
• Do open blinds during the day to take advantage of solar heating 
• Do check filters in heaters – dirty or old filters can reduce the efficiency of your unit, costing more money, and even cause fires! 
• Do use ceiling fans on a backwards / clockwise rotation setting to warm your home 
• Do assess wattage and load before using a generator 

Let the only sparks this February be between you and your honey! 

Check out more energy saving resources with our partners at the SoCalREN (link). 

Over 60,000 Water & Energy Efficiency Kits Delivered to LADWP and SoCalGas Customers 

Over 60,000 water and energy efficiency kits were distributed to income-qualified customers residing in disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles through a collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas). Each efficiency kit is equipped with simple household devices to help conserve water, natural gas and electricity, helping customers save money on their utility bills.

To learn more and to request your kit, visit socalgas.com/StarterKit today!

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Launches

Clean Water Works Education Foundation

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) has launched the Clean Water Works Education Foundation (CWWEF), a new nonprofit (501(c)(3)) entity dedicated to educating the public about the importance of water, sanitation, and environmental issues. Using hands-on programs and events, CWWEF aims to inform and inspire students and residents to understand and engage in water issues and sustainability efforts across Los Angeles County. 

Learn more about the CWWEF Education Program Highlights here.

Have questions about West Basin

water saving programs? 

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and SoCalGas Expand Recovery Support

in Fire-Affected Communities

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (LA Y), with the support of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), is expanding its commitment to providing ongoing critical resources to communities recovering from the recent wildfires in Southern California.

SoCalGas is providing a $400,000 donation to the LA Y towards its Eaton fire response to support the immediate and long-term needs of the community as residents begin to navigate the next stages of this crisis.

SoCalGas' donation helps expand access to the LA Y's critical resources such as extended hours of operation; free community access for all LA Y's amenities (showers, Wi-Fi, food, water, and essential items); free childcare for children of first responders, essential workers, and children of families who were displaced, evacuated, or who otherwise experienced loss; and access to Teen Centers. For additional information about how to access services, visit www.ymcala.org.

Metro C Line Extension to Torrance:

Upcoming Field Work

Visit our booth at these upcoming South Bay events

where we will be providing information about local water- and energy-saving programs, and other opportunities to help the residents of our subregion.

Upcoming SBCCOG Outreach Events

Job Opportunities

Metro is seeking qualified candidates to join one of the nation’s largest and most innovative transportation systems.

• CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
• DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
• SENIOR MANAGER, BUDGET (FINANCIAL BUDGET)
• TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (PARKING MANAGEMENT)



For a full lists of Metro job openings visit their career page here.



To learn more about

the South Bay Environmental Service Center (SBESC),

click here.

Contact Martha Segovia

310-371-7222 or

martha@southbaycities.org

 Links to Partner Resources En Español:

• Metro - "El Pasajero"

Disclaimer

This newsletter is a collaboration of articles written by the partners of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and is published as provided.