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.
Cloverfield Commons: Airport -> Housing Ballot Measure Is Still On
Earlier this week, Santa Monica Next reported that the measure that would allow housing to be built on the land that is currently the...
Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving, the Bad Legislation Is Not
“Well, the good news is, we’ll have plenty of chances to educate,” sighed one bicycle safety advocate to me after a series of well-intentioned...
Want to Win a Statewide Race? Embrace Transit Early and Often
“No better day to ride the D (train) than election day,” posted Tom Steyer Tuesday morning at 11:12 a.m. on X.The problem isn’t that Steyer...
As November Ballot Takes Shape, Santa Monica Voters Get a Clearer Picture of What’s Ahead
With the June primary largely settled and two major local announcements arriving on the same day, the contours of Santa Monica's November election are...
Original Airport -> Housing Measure is Off. Update: No, It’s Still On…
(Update: Cloverfield Commons has released a letter stating that the measure is still on. Read all about it. Original reporting below)Here's a piece of...
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Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to...
Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy
Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing...
A New (TEMPORARY!) Front Door for the Pier
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete
All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...

