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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Here’s a List of Everyone Running for Election in Santa Monica
Wednesday was the final day for candidates to submit signatures to qualify for this fall's municipal ballot in Santa Monica. Here's a lot of...
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
Well, it’s official: The proposed ballot initiative to allow housing at Santa Monica Airport will not be on the fall ballot, but a similar...
Public Meeting Tonight on Proposed 2904 Delaware Townhomes
Santa Monica residents will have an opportunity tonight to learn more about a proposed residential project at 2904 Delaware Street, near Bergamot Station.The project,...
City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue
This week kicks off a new series looking ahead at the evening's city council meeting. The summary at the bottom was helped by AI....
Santa Monica Is in the Fight to Protect Coast from Trump
Donald Trump's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rolled into Santa Monica today to hold a hearing on the federal government's plans to open...
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OPA Update 8/17/26: Main St. Closed for Farmers Market THIS Sunday, Back to School Tips, DineLA Deals, & Other Things To Do This Week
This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market...
Santa Monica Forward’s Neighborhood Block Party Is This Weekend
Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Washington Avenue between...
15 Best Dine LA Deals in Santa Monica
Dine LA Restaurant Week returns today Friday, August 14,...
Malibu Declares Emergency for Wildfire Conditions
The following is a submission from the City of...

