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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Santa Monica to Spend “Up to” $650,000 on Rose Parade Float as Part of Economic Revitalization Push

The Santa Monica City Council voted this week to move forward with plans for a city-sponsored float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade,...

Legislators Urge Newsom to Restore Transit Funding as Budget Negotiations Continue

A coalition of 28 California legislators is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders to protect hundreds of millions of dollars in transit...

Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development

The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to accept more than $10.5 million in state and county grants to advance planning and development...

Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy

Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing the four neighborhood organizations taking part in the city's grant program.Last month, the City of...

Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete

All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes on two well-biked east-west streets: Colorado Avenue and Broadway. Streetsblog was in the area last...

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Airport -> Housing Measure Will Wait Until 2028…at Best

A proposed ballot initiative that would have allowed housing...

Here’s What the Five Candidates for Rent Control Board Said When Asked What Issues Define Their Campaign

This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...

City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission

Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s...
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