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.
Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and MoreWe’ve added some new bills since last month’s update in addition to all of the legislation...
It’s time for our monthly legislative update. In our last update, we only included legislation that Streetsblog had previously covered. Today, we’re adding legislation that...
Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed Tim Defuria as its first Director of Government and Community Affairs, a newly created position...
SMC & 18th Street Arts Center to Co-Host Free “Calls from Home” Gallery Reception April 24
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College (SMC) Art Department, in collaboration with the 18th Street Arts Center (18SAC), is pleased to present “Calls from Home,” a free exhibition...
Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
Photo: AB 1976 seeks to make building projects such as the North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway in San Luis Obispo easier to build by cutting...
Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City Backs “A Lot of Housing at the Airport” Ballot Measure
The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City (SMCLC), a non-profit founded in 2005 to battle what it sees as the undue influence of...
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SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22
SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...
Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project
This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s...
Springtime at the Pier: ‘Locals’ Night’ Returns April 16 with Live Music, Art, Salsa, and ‘Save the Pier!’
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Spring...
OPA Update 4/9/26: OPA Meeting Next Monday with Mayor Caroline Torosis, Pet Resource Fair, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
April OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (April 13): The meeting is...

