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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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...

Keeping Santa Monica Housed: New Renter Aid Program Launches

Every week, Santa Monica Next re-publishes a story from the City Manager's Newsletter. This week, the story has been slightly edited because the newsletter...

COAST Returns

The Santa Monica COAST open streets event returned yesterday after an eight-year hiatus, as part of the city's celebration of the final World Cup...

6 Artists Selected for Residencies at the Bergamot Station Arts Center

The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image: Dopamine, Primeras Impesiones by Nicolette Spear.Six Los Angeles County-based artists have been...

Dem. Club Makes Endorsements in Rent Control Board, School, College Board Elections. Fails to Reach Consensus on City Council.

Last night, the Santa Monica Democratic Club held its annual endorsement meeting, and, in a sign of both how hotly contested this year’s election...

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Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes

Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...

You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float

Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance...

Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar

Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...
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