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.
Last-Minute Santa Monica Coastal Carveout Dies, But Ocean Avenue Project Remains Alive
A last-minute attempt to create a special exemption from California’s Coastal Act for a major Santa Monica development appears to be dead, after Gov....
Dig Two Graves and Thanks For The Laughs and the Symbolism
Before I begin, I want to honor and commemorate my incredible Sacramento Chief of Staff, Carol Wallisch, who passed away last Sunday. For fourteen...
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...
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Streetsblog Legislative Update: On to the Governor’s Desk
The 2026 legislative session was gaveled to a close...
City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications
Every week, Next republishes an article from City Manager...
Santa Monica Public Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month with Special-Edition Cards and Local Business Discounts
The following is a submission from the City of...
Big Blue Bus Service Reminder: Weekend Schedule on Monday, Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, Big Blue Bus will...

