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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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...
Have Questions for Safety Expert and Personal Injury Attorney James Pocrass?
As part of a new feature, James Pocrass a personal injury lawyer with the firm POCRASS AND DE LOS REYES LLC will answer questions...
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City’s E-Bike Voucher Program Serves 122 Residents in First Year
The following post, by Peter Roquemore, Sustainability Analyst for...
Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel To Shine For Labor Day With 90-Foot-Tall American Flag Tribute
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will pay...
Kool Happenings: Formerly Known as Republicans
What's in a name?The name "Republican", for instance.One would...
OPA Update 8/28/25: ICE Activity in Santa Monica, Nordstrom Closes, Tipsy Scholar Chardonnay Master Class @ AJA, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
NO OPA UPDATE MONDAY DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAYICE...