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.
Early Halloween as New PAC Dresses Up as SMRR
You’ve doubtlessly seen them. If not, you’ve certainly heard of them. Spoofing the name of the political party that’s been a major player in...
Builder’s Remedy Debacle Shows Council Delivers the Wrong Kind of Change
During the 2020 campaign for Santa Monica City Council, the “Change Slate” swept into power promising to support the police department and to limit...
D.A.’s Office Clarifies That Negrete Is No Longer Under Investigation for Gift Card Giveaway
In response to an inquiry from Santa Monica Next, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (D.A. 's Office) stated this afternoon that Santa...
Community Corporation of Santa Monica Celebrates 40 Years with New Video
Community Corporation of Santa Monica posted a video to its website earlier this morning to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Founded in 1982, the non-profit...
Complaint Alleges CM Negrete Improperly Distributed Gift Cards to SMPD Officers
(Update: October 4, 2022 4:00 pm. - The Los Angeles District Attorney, responding to a request for more information from Santa Monica Next has...
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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...