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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My Pre-Bike to Anywhere Day Rush Hour Ride

In most parts of the state, today is “Bike to Anywhere” day. And while Santa Monica, and many other parts of SoCal, are waiting...

Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution

With ballots already in the mail and televised debates between the candidates already over, this may be the last check-in on the positions taken...

Legislation to Loosen Coastal Commission Power in Santa Monica Faces Opposition…from Community Groups in Santa Monica

Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s legislation to reduce the power and influence of the coastal commission has already gone through a lot of changes...

Gas Taxes and High-Speed Rail, What We Can Learn from the Candidates’ Debate

Earlier this week, the six highest-polling candidates for Governor of California met on a debate stage to make their case to California voters. There...

Here’s a Primer to Understand What’s Really Driving Prices in California.

As Californians prepare to head to the polls, or to their mailboxes, to vote in the gubernatorial election, people who vote based on candidates’...

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Streetsblog Legislative Update: What Legislation Didn’t Make It to the First Checkpoint

Last Friday was the first “deadline” for legislation to...

BBB Memorial Day Schedule

The following is a submission from the City of...

City Opens a Second Front in Battle with Coastal Commission

Santa Monica’s Coastal Fight Is Moving From Sacramento Back...

Tomorrow Is Streetsblog’s D-Line Dash

Streetsblog’s Great Commuter Race, The D Line Dash is...
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