Building off of part one of our two part series on local control, the COGCast continues the conversation with Mayor Kevin Bash from the City of Norco to discuss what local control means to him in light of the needs of our growing population.

The One About Local Control - Part 1

Oct 28th, 2021 21m 23s

With growth on the horizon for Western Riverside County, and the greater Inland Empire, several community-shaping decisions will be made by locally elected officials that will impact communities for years to come.On this episode of the COGCa

The One About Early Childhood Development Education - Part2

Sep 16th, 2021 34m 18s

Building off of part one of our two part series on early childhood development education, we continue the conversation discussing the role and impact of early childhood development centers in our local communities.Episode two features Tammi Gr

The One About Early Childhood Development Education - Part 1

Sep 1st, 2021 41m 9s

Early childhood development centers remain a key cornerstone of our local community, investing in future leaders and providing essential care for children as their parents work.But how has COVID-19 and its multifaceted impact influenced the su

The One About the City of Eastvale

Jun 30th, 2021 34m 35s

The City of Eastvale is one of the newest cities in Western Riverside County, recently incorporated in 2010. Since incorporation, the City has become home to more than 73,000 residents - making it one of the fastest growing cities in California

The One About the Bureau of Land Management

May 25th, 2021 18m 12s

The Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) works to maintain and restore habitat for the endangered Stephens' Kangaroo Rat. Many of the efforts undertaken by RCHCA over the past 25 years would not be possible if not for the partn

The One About Collaborative Conservation Efforts

May 13th, 2021 19m 25s

Over the past 25 years, the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency has had a core focus to acquire and conserve habitat for the endangered Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat (SKR). Recently the agency completed the Rangewide Management and Monito

The One About the State of Water in the Subregion

Apr 30th, 2021 23m 30s

Eastern Municipal Water District, also known as EMWD, plays a key role in Western Riverside County providing water to more than 850,000 people living and working in the subregion. EMWD's mission is to deliver value to their diverse customers by

The One About the Impact of Water

Apr 14th, 2021 31m 35s

Western Municipal Water District, also known as Western, is one of the largest public agencies in Riverside County providing both wholesale and retail customers with water, wastewater (sewer), and recycled water services. Western serves nearly

The One About the IE Tech Bridge

Apr 6th, 2021 18m 31s

The Inland Empire Tech Bridge is anchored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division and will serve as a regional hub of innovation for the Navy command and local partners in academia, nonprofit and private industries. This syne

The One About Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Government

Mar 29th, 2021 24m 8s

As an entrepreneur and owner of two businesses in the downtown area of the City of Riverside, Councilmember Ronaldo Fierro brings a unique and dynamic perspective to the conversation surrounding regional innovation and economic recovery in ligh

The One About Innovation Month

Mar 18th, 2021 28m 19s

Save the date for Riverside County's Innovation Month happening April 2021!Innovation Month is a time dedicated to commemorating inventive and entrepreneurial activities in Riverside County. To share more information on the month-long event

The One With Bill Fulton

Feb 25th, 2021 26m 53s

Bill Fulton has served in various roles throughout Southern California. He has been a journalist, a Mayor for the City of Ventura, a Planning Director for the City of San Diego, and has established himself as a leading advocate for smart growth

The One About Cal Cities

Feb 4th, 2021 28m 56s

The League of California Cities, also known as Cal Cities, is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they can influence policy dec

The One With Joel Kotkin

Jan 19th, 2021 29m 8s

Described by the New York Times as “America’s uber-geographer,” Joel Kotkin is an internationally recognized voice on economic, political, and social trends. He is the of author numerous books, including his most recent release titled, “The Com

The One About Changing the Inland Empire Narrative

Dec 16th, 2020 28m 56s

The Inland Empire is often defined by an unfortunate regional narrative that rarely depicts the many innovative efforts undertaken and milestones achieved. How did this happen? What needs to be done in order to change the regional brand?On t

The One About the City of Menifee

Nov 12th, 2020 28m 37s

As a vibrant and young city in the heart of southwest Riverside County, the City of Menifee has grown exponentially since incorporation in 2008 and is recognized as one of the top 10 cities for growth in southern California with a 2.4% growth r

The One About Wildfires

Oct 19th, 2020 28m 53s

Since the beginning of the year, wildfires have burned over 3.1 million acres in California. To put this into perspective, 2020's acres burned is 26 times higher than the acres burned in 2019 for the same time period.The devastation of these

The One About Ontario International Airport

Oct 7th, 2020 21m 2s

Ontario International Airport was established in 1929 and was named the fastest growing U.S. airport in 2018 and 2019. Serving 18.7 million residents in southern California, Ontario Airport plays a key role in the economic ecosystem of the Inla

The One With Senator Scott Wiener

Sep 16th, 2020 20m 58s

Senator Scott Wiener represents California Senate District 11, which includes the Cities of San Francisco, Broadmoor, Colma, and Daly City, as well as portions of the City of South San Francisco. Elected in 2016, Senator Scott Wiener has undert

The One About the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce

Sep 3rd, 2020 21m 8s

The Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC) supports businesses throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Focusing primarily on mid-to-large size enterprises within the region, the IERCC provides a platform for c-suite level

The One About the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce

Aug 17th, 2020 25m 14s

Chambers of commerce play a critical role by providing collaboration opportunities between local companies and the public sector. These efforts are especially important as businesses and jurisdictions navigate in a COVID-19 world.Tune in for

The One About Lewis Group of Companies & the Inland Empire

Aug 4th, 2020 29m 31s

Lewis Group of Companies has a longstanding history of partnership in the Inland Empire. The company first began in 1955 and over its 65-year history, it has continued to establish itself as a regional contributor and catalyst for development.

The One With Kome Ajise

Jul 20th, 2020 41m 14s

As the largest metropolitan planning agency in the country, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) undertakes a variety of efforts to elevate the quality of life throughout the region. One of the agency's latest accomplishmen

The One With Dr. Wallace Walrod

Jul 6th, 2020 29m 26s

With a longstanding career in regional economics, Dr. Wallace Walrod has directed strategic partnerships with organizations like Toshiba America Information Systems, Inland Empire Economic Partnership, John Wayne Airport, and many more. His car