Damien Newton
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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.
Next 3.0 – Back to Our Roots
When we launched Santa Monica Next in 2013, we had a simple idea: create a news site that focused not just on what happened...
Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes
Back in April, our editor gave an interview to the city of Santa Monica about his experiences bicycling in the city and his excitement...
Community Meeting for Housing Project at 1435 Fifth Street Will Be Tomorrow, July 1, at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more about plans for the proposed 1435 Fifth Street affordable housing development at a community open house tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 1, at...
Watch the World Cup knockout stage on Third Street Promenade
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica’s World Cup fun continues this week as both the Mexico and U.S....
Minimum Wage Set to Rise Tomorrow
Photo: Activists advocate for a $15 minimum wage in Los Angeles in 2015 from Capital and Main.Happy fiscal New Year Santa Monica.Every year on...
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Election Season Officially Kicks Off on 7/13
The nomination period for three seats on the Santa...
Santa Monica Block Fest Vol. V Returns to Downtown Santa Monica with Music, Food, and a World Cup Watch Party
The following is a submission from Downtown Santa Monica...
Dan Hall Breaks Down the State of Tourism
Councilmember Dan Hall's latest newsletter argues that Santa Monica's...
OPA Update 7/6/26: Main St. Parade Recap, OPA Meeting Next Monday, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...

