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.
Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica fell by nearly 12 percent over the past year, according to the 2026 Point-in-Time Count...
You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float
Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance to take part in one of the city's most visible civic projects in decades.During this...
Santa Monicans: Here’s How to Get Your Ocean Way Tickets Now…
Golden Voice sent Next an email asking us to pass along this information to make your ticket purchases easier...SM Residents: How To Purchase During...
Ocean Way Festival Marks Latest Step in Santa Monica’s Reinvention as an Entertainment Destination
Santa Monica's efforts to redefine itself as a destination for entertainment and experiences rather than primarily shopping and dining will take another major step...
Keeping Santa Monica Housed: New Renter Aid Program Launches
Every week, Santa Monica Next re-publishes a story from the City Manager's Newsletter. This week, the story has been slightly edited because the newsletter...
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OPA Update 7/30/26: Unpermitted Turf @ Ocean Park School, Festival of Chariots Parade, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLES SUNDAY AM...
Streetsblog Legislative Update: Summer Recess Edition
With the legislature set to meet again next week,...
Court Grants Injunction Pausing Overnight Operations at Waymo’s Broadway Facilities
On July 27, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superior...
Appian Way Reopens Following Accelerated Pier Bridge Demolition
The following is a submission from the City of...

