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.
Santa Monicans for Renters Rights Makes Their Endorsements: Caroline Torosis and Danny Ivanov for Council and More
Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR) held an in-person only meeting to make its endorsements for the 2026 City Council.For City Council,...
Blockfest Returns Tomorrow, 8/8, with All-Night Music Fest Along Promenade
Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade will become a giant outdoor music venue Saturday as Santa Monica Block Fest returns for its sixth edition.The free,...
Santa Monica to Rename Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street, Marking Restorative Justice Milestone
The City of Santa Monica will formally rename a portion of Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street during a public ceremony on Monday, Aug....
Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions
California transportation advocates are opening a third front in the battle to reverse the devastating cuts to transit caused by recent decisions of the...
Tonight! August 4: National Night Out 2026 Brings Community Together at City Hall
Tuesday, August 4 | 5–8 p.m.Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main St.FreeThe Santa Monica Police Department invites residents, families, businesses, and visitors to celebrate...
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SMMUSD Board Approves 2026-27 45-Day Budget Revision – Incorporates New State Funding
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.The Santa Monica-Malibu...
League of Women Voters Announces Candidate Forums for Santa Monica
Every week, Next republishes an article from the City...
City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue
This week kicks off a new series looking ahead...

