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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Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum

Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated to making streets safer for all road users, announced its candidate forum for September 9....

Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Moves Into Next Phase After Thousands Weigh In

The planning process for transforming the former Santa Monica Airport into a major public park is moving into its next phase, as city officials...

Streetsblog’s Legislative Update: Take Action

This is the last week for the legislature, and rather than give you another legislative update, Streetsblog wants to make it easier for our...

OPA Update 8/27/26: Mishkon Temple Joins OPA, Santa Monica Increases Visible Police Patrols, Santa Monica Increases Visible Police Patrols at the Pier, Beach, Palisades...

Thank You Mishkon Temple for Joining OPA as a Bronze Member!!! “Mishkon is a vibrant, welcoming Conservative synagogue located steps from the beach on Main Street in Venice, serving...

Scaled Down Coastal Commission Bill Passes Legislature While Governor Considers Exemption for Friends

Image:Andrija12345678/WikimediaYesterday, Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s heavily amended Assembly Bill 1740 passed the Senate, and headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature before...

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Big Blue Bus Service Reminder: Weekend Schedule on Monday, Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Big Blue Bus will...

Allen/Zbur Back Trailer Bill Designed to Protect Film

Image: Senator Allen speaks to a crowd on a...

Last-Minute Santa Monica Coastal Carveout Dies, But Ocean Avenue Project Remains Alive

A last-minute attempt to create a special exemption from...
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