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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Streetsblog Los Angeles Reviews Community Corp and the State of Affordable Housing in Los Angeles

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's report showed the dramatic rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles City...

Santa Monica, Westside Political Leaders Disagree on “Go Zone” Congestion Pricing Proposal

The big headline from yesterday's news roundup was a new study released by the Southern California Association of Governments that found a congestion pricing...

To the Polls…

Tomorrow is the end of another long election season. I think it was roughly four hundred ninety seven days ago that candidates could "pull...

Santa Monica Next Releases Endorsement Matrix for Local Ballot Propositions

Data on endorsements compiled from press releases or organization websites. The SMArT endorsement is based on their column in the Santa Monica Mirror.

L.A. Moves on Funding for Bridge Housing, Kuehl Leads on Decriminalizing Homelessness

Following last week's contentious public meeting on the proposed bridge housing project in Venice, the city, county, and state pushed out some softer news...

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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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