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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California Just Pulled the Rug Out From Under Transit

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted Friday to approve sweeping changes to the state’s cap-and-trade (or cap-and-invest) program, moving forward despite warnings from...

You Don’t Need a TAP Card for the BBB Anymore

Big Blue Bus riders can now pay their fare by simply tapping a contactless credit or debit card, or a mobile wallet such as...

City Approves MOU with Coastal Commission

The first half of the story was written with an AI Assist.This week, the city council approved a memorandum of understanding with the California...

Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California

With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California election officials are encouraging voters to make a plan now for returning their ballots or...

City Opens Applications for Boards and Commissions Seats

Santa Monica residents interested in shaping city policy and governance will soon have a chance to apply for dozens of openings on city boards...

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A Month of Pride, Celebrated Across Santa Monica!

Every week we republish an article from the City...

Navy Pier and Santa Monica Pier Unite for Historic Route 66 ‘Pier to Pier’ Celebration on 6/6/26

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Two...

High-Speed Rail Board Meeting Recap: New Chair, New Construction Team, New Timeline, New Business Plan

Yesterday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors...
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