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.
Exclusive articles:
Streetsblog Legislative Update: On to the Governor’s Desk
The 2026 legislative session was gaveled to a close last night. What legislation is awaiting final approval from Governor Gavin Newsom and what failed...
Allen/Zbur Back Trailer Bill Designed to Protect Film
Image: Senator Allen speaks to a crowd on a film set while celebrating the signing of AB 1138.California lawmakers are moving to protect the...
Last-Minute Santa Monica Coastal Carveout Dies, But Ocean Avenue Project Remains Alive
A last-minute attempt to create a special exemption from California’s Coastal Act for a major Santa Monica development appears to be dead, after Gov....
Dig Two Graves and Thanks For The Laughs and the Symbolism
Before I begin, I want to honor and commemorate my incredible Sacramento Chief of Staff, Carol Wallisch, who passed away last Sunday. For fourteen...
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....
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SMCLC Endorses Negrete and Oelsen, Drops Longtime Ally Phil Brock
The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City, one...
OPA Update 9/3/26: St. Matthew’s Thrift Shop Joins OPA, Bowlmor Construction Update, FINAL Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Tonight, & Other Things To...
Thank You St. Matthew's Thrift Shop for Joining OPA...
Public Safety Unions Back Negrete, Leave Door Open for Other Endorsements
Santa Monica’s police union and firefighter’s union each announced...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: On to the Governor’s Desk
The 2026 legislative session was gaveled to a close...

