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.
Vote Local: Help Us, Help You…We’re Compiling Endorsements on Ballot Measures from SaMo Community and Political Groups
Honestly, the headline pretty much says it all. I'm asking all of our readers to crowdsource our election coverage.As part of our Vote Local...
After Successful Season, the 2018 Twilight Concert Series Ends with an Open Streets Party
This Sunday, two Santa Monica traditions join forces when the Twilight Concert Series and Santa Monica COAST program a full day of car-free outdoor...
Vote No on Prop 6: The Campaign Is an Incoherent and Childish Effort to Distract You from Donald Trump
If you follow national politics, you doubtless know the name “Devin Nunes,” even if you are not a resident of his Central Valley Congressional...
City Makes Its Scooter Picks and Goes with Four Providers: Bird, Jump, Lime and Lyft
Via press release:
Today, the City of Santa Monica announced the selection of Lime, Bird, Lyft and Jump as the four operators to participate in...
City Proposal Would Leave Dockless Bike and Scooter Operations in Hands of Ride Hail Giants
City staff from the Santa Monica Planning and Community Development Department released today its recommendations for granting four exclusive shared mobility permits. The somewhat...
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SMMUSD Student Spotlight : Mia Patricio-Ramirez, a Voice of Purpose and Possibility at JAMS
The following submission came from SMMUSD. Caption: Patricio-Ramirez at...
SMC Wind Ensemble Presents “Instant Concert” June 8
The following is a press release from SMC:The Santa Monica...
Villaraigosa Pivots to Slamming High Gas Prices in Bid to Break Out of Gubernatorial Pack
During his time as Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa...