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.
Happy Birthday, Santa Monica Next
One year ago today, the Southern California Streets Initiative launched Santa Monica Next. Our only staff writer was Gary Kavanagh, although myself, Juan Matute,...
Save the Date: Streetsblog and Santa Monica Next Host City Council Candidates Forum on 9/22
On September 22, Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next will host a public forum for the candidates for City Council of the City of Santa Monica.
The event...
Is Santa Monica Ready for Vision Zero?
"Vision Zero." It's become a buzz-term for safe streets recently. The internationally effective transportation management plan has made streets safer across Europe. With New York...
Richard Bloom Talks Cap and Trade, Local Issues with Streetsblog
Assemblymember Richard Bloom sat down with Streetsblog's Melanie Curry last week for an interview about budgeting and the state's cap-and-trade funding schemes. As is...
Hit the Brakes. Santa Monica Votes to Lower Some Speed Limits
While debates over a proposed major development and the bungled hiring and firing of a public relations director rage on, the City Council also...
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E-bike Incentive Launch a “Mess”?
This article also appears at Streetsblog."A disaster," "fucking mess,"...
Negrete Announces “Mocha with the Mayor” Event to Meet with the Public on Monday
Mayor Lana Negrete announced with a video on Instagram...
New Council Moves to Cap Gifts at $100 for Councilmembers
At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council quickly and unanimously...
Public invited to Dec. 21 plaque unveiling in honor of Lloyd C. Allen
The city of Santa Monica will hold a special...