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.
Public Meeting Tonight on Proposed 2904 Delaware Townhomes
Santa Monica residents will have an opportunity tonight to learn more about a proposed residential project at 2904 Delaware Street, near Bergamot Station.The project,...
City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue
This week kicks off a new series looking ahead at the evening's city council meeting. The summary at the bottom was helped by AI....
Santa Monica Is in the Fight to Protect Coast from Trump
Donald Trump's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rolled into Santa Monica today to hold a hearing on the federal government's plans to open...
Santa Monicans for Renters Rights Makes Their Endorsements: Caroline Torosis and Danny Ivanov for Council and More
Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR) held an in-person only meeting to make its endorsements for the 2026 City Council.For City Council,...
Blockfest Returns Tomorrow, 8/8, with All-Night Music Fest Along Promenade
Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade will become a giant outdoor music venue Saturday as Santa Monica Block Fest returns for its sixth edition.The free,...
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Malibu Declares Emergency for Wildfire Conditions
The following is a submission from the City of...
Here’s a List of Everyone Running for Election in Santa Monica
Wednesday was the final day for candidates to submit...
It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot
Well, it’s official: The proposed ballot initiative to allow...
City Offers “Master Leases” to Private Property Owners to Increase Housing for At-Risk Renters
The following is a submission from the City of...

