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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Santa Monica’s Sea Dragon Takes Flight for St. Louis. Sea Dragon 2 Coming Soon.

Well wishers to one of the Santa Monica Pier's most famous attractions, the Sea Dragon, witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime and only-in-Santa-Monica moment when a helicopter...

It’s Time for Santa Monica to Reject Santa Monica Pulse Polls

In its most recent article on a "Santa Monica Pulse" poll, Santa Monica Lookout writer Jorge Casuso wrote, "A monthly push poll of Santa...

Promenade Comeback: New Places Open for Doughnuts, Iced Cream

This weekend, two new trendy chain places to get sweets will open on the Third Street Promenade: Duck Donuts and Mad Scientist Ice Cream...

City Makes It Clear: No More Discussion with Palmdale About Housing without Council Approval

At the end of discussion about further amendments to the city's housing element at Tuesday's City Council meeting (video and agenda), Councilmember Carolyn Torosis...

Flip 1st Gymnastics Opens for Full Family Fun and Fitness at Pico/Lincoln

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since Dan “the Man” Levi came to Los Angeles and to teach gymnastics. His California journey...

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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups

Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...

Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey

The following is a submission from the City of...

Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today

The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...

New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders

The following is a press release from the City...
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