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.
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City Seeks Leaders for Measure GS Oversight Boards, Other Commissions
With a new year comes new chances to take leadership roles with the City of Santa Monica. Following the passage of Measure GS in...
Negrete Announces “Mocha with the Mayor” Event to Meet with the Public on Monday
Mayor Lana Negrete announced with a video on Instagram her first "Mocha with the Mayor" event on Monday, December 23, at the Starbucks at...
New Council Moves to Cap Gifts at $100 for Councilmembers
At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council quickly and unanimously moved a motion that will cap gifts that City Councilmembers can accept at $100 per...
New Council Votes in Favor of Streamlining Public Process for Some Housing Projects
Last night, the new Santa Monica City Council unanimously passed a resolution instructing city staff to bring an ordinance for approval in early 2025...
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U.S. House Bill Would Make Auto-Braking Rules Stronger to Protect Cyclists
The following article first appeared in Streetsblog USA. Main...
Mayor Negrete: Santa Monica’s Response to Crisis “Uplifting”
Last evening, the City of Santa Monica posted a...
After the Fires, Action on Housing Can’t Wait
Los Angeles County has been grappling with a housing...