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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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...

SMMUSD Reviews Playground Surfaces

Via SMMUSD. The Board Action referenced in the piece...
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