Barring any breaking news, Santa Monica Next is taking the day off to with a Happy New Years to all those celebrating today.
Happy New Year, See You Tomorrow

Damien Newton
Damien is the executive director of the Southern California Streets Initiative which publishes Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog Los Angeles, Streetsblog San Francisco, Streetsblog California and Longbeachize.
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