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.
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...
Communities for Excellent Public Schools Endorses Incumbents Negrete and Torosis in City Council Race
Communities for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) split their endorsement for City Council between two competing slates, choosing to endorse incumbents Caroline Torosis and Lana...
Tonight’s City Council Meeting Is Cancelled
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Santa Monica City Council scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. A cancellation of a mid/late August meeting is...
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Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated...
Pacific Park Extends Dolly Parton Special Pink Ferris Wheel Tribute Through Weekend
The Following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Moves Into Next Phase After Thousands Weigh In
The planning process for transforming the former Santa Monica...
Streetsblog’s Legislative Update: Take Action
This is the last week for the legislature, and...

