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.
Group of E-Bike Regulation Bills Advance in Assembly
On Monday night, the Assembly Transportation Committee advanced four pieces of legislation designed to regulate the growing e-bike and e-motorcycle industries. As the popularity...
Surf-Inspired Eatery Set to Open at Colorado Center As City Sees Growth in Eateries
Image provided by BXP.A new all-day cafe and restaurant is getting ready to open its doors in Santa Monica this summer, bringing a mix...
Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee
Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that our description of the legislation, which was based on what was said at the Metro...
Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!
More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will illuminate its iconic...
Early Results Shows the Entertainment Zone Is Working
Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone (EZ) has completed its first six months, with early results suggesting it has become a useful tool...
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Opposition Melts Away as Durazo Announces Major Changes to SB 1361
With the way advocates, and news reports, were talking about Senate Bill...
Great Park Coalition Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Original Great Park Vote with Picnic as Airport->Survey Deadline Approaches
Photo of 1934 golf tournament at the original park....
Group of E-Bike Regulation Bills Advance in Assembly
On Monday night, the Assembly Transportation Committee advanced four...

