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.

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Coastal Commission Staff Fumes at “Unpermitted” Turf Replacement at Ocean Park School House

Update, July 31 - SMMUSD responded to this story with a letter, reprinted here, that takes issue with several pieces of this story. We...

Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica fell by nearly 12 percent over the past year, according to the 2026 Point-in-Time Count...

You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float

Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance to take part in one of the city's most visible civic projects in decades.During this...

Santa Monicans: Here’s How to Get Your Ocean Way Tickets Now…

Golden Voice sent Next an email asking us to pass along this information to make your ticket purchases easier...SM Residents: How To Purchase During...

Ocean Way Festival Marks Latest Step in Santa Monica’s Reinvention as an Entertainment Destination

Santa Monica's efforts to redefine itself as a destination for entertainment and experiences rather than primarily shopping and dining will take another major step...

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Letter to the Editor: PTA Responds to Last Week’s Article on Turf Controversy

We appreciate Santa Monica Next’s coverage of SMMPTA Council’s...

 Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....

Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings

The following is an announcement from the City.The city...
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