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.
Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes
Back in April, our editor gave an interview to the city of Santa Monica about his experiences bicycling in the city and his excitement...
Community Meeting for Housing Project at 1435 Fifth Street Will Be Tomorrow, July 1, at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more about plans for the proposed 1435 Fifth Street affordable housing development at a community open house tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 1, at...
Watch the World Cup knockout stage on Third Street Promenade
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica’s World Cup fun continues this week as both the Mexico and U.S....
Minimum Wage Set to Rise Tomorrow
Photo: Activists advocate for a $15 minimum wage in Los Angeles in 2015 from Capital and Main.Happy fiscal New Year Santa Monica.Every year on...
JSX Expands Service From Santa Monica Airport With New Oakland Flights
Despite ongoing controversy surrounding scheduled passenger service at Santa Monica Airport, JSX is expanding its operations with new nonstop flights to Oakland beginning this...
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OPA Update 7/1/26: OPA Main St. 4th of July Parade Details, How to Keep Pets Safe on the 4th, & Other Things To Do...
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...
Eyes on the Street: Sidewalk Construction on Ashland
Both images by Matthew Stevens. Image above was construction...
Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes
Back in April, our editor gave an interview to...

