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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Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated to making streets safer for all road users, announced its candidate forum for September 9....
Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Moves Into Next Phase After Thousands Weigh In
The planning process for transforming the former Santa Monica Airport into a major public park is moving into its next phase, as city officials...
Streetsblog’s Legislative Update: Take Action
This is the last week for the legislature, and rather than give you another legislative update, Streetsblog wants to make it easier for our...
OPA Update 8/27/26: Mishkon Temple Joins OPA, Santa Monica Increases Visible Police Patrols, Santa Monica Increases Visible Police Patrols at the Pier, Beach, Palisades...
Thank You Mishkon Temple for Joining OPA as a Bronze Member!!! “Mishkon is a vibrant, welcoming Conservative synagogue located steps from the beach on Main Street in Venice, serving...
Scaled Down Coastal Commission Bill Passes Legislature While Governor Considers Exemption for Friends
Image:Andrija12345678/WikimediaYesterday, Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s heavily amended Assembly Bill 1740 passed the Senate, and headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature before...
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Last-Minute Santa Monica Coastal Carveout Dies, But Ocean Avenue Project Remains Alive
A last-minute attempt to create a special exemption from...
OPA Update 8/31/26: OPA Housing Committee Meeting Tuesday, Final Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series Thursday, & Things To Do This Week
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Thursday 5:30-7:30pm): Mark...
Dig Two Graves and Thanks For The Laughs and the Symbolism
Before I begin, I want to honor and commemorate...
Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated...

