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.
Exclusive articles:
Have Airport Politics Clouded The 2014 Election? Next Chats with Kevin McKeown
It's safe to say that the 2014 election in Santa Monica has been about two issues: the question of how the city should grow...
Bring the Kids for a Santa Monica Next/Streetsblog LA Playdate!
Here at Streetsblog, we believe that cities of all sizes are great places to raise kids. We've also noticed that in recent years more...
Editorial: Yes on LC, No on D
You're going to hear a lot of arguments for and against ballot Measures D and LC in the coming weeks. Santa Monica Next urges you...
Tomorrow: Join Us at the Park, or Online, for Park(ing) Day Fun!
While it may be missing much of the fanfare of previous years in Southern California, Park(ing) Day is still one of the happiest days...
Join Us Next Friday by Making Your Own Park for Park(ing) Day in Santa Monica
(Update: This article has been updated because I mis-understood an email. - DN)Next Friday is Park(ing) Day, the international day of protest for open...
Latest
Draft State Highway System Management Plan Urges State to Move Away from Gas Tax or Face Funding Shortfalls
Last month, the State of California released the Draft...
OPA Update 3/13/25: OPA March Monthly Meeting Recap, DMN8 Joins OPA, & Things To Do This Weekend
OPA March Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is a link to...
City Council Activates Plans to Combat Homelessness
A new five-year plan to tackle homelessness is coming...
Santa Monica College Theatre Arts to Stage “Grease” March 28-April 6
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...