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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Kidical Mass Rides Again Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. is the next Kidical Mass. While it borrows its name from the legendary Critical Mass, there is nothing controversial...
City News: Second Wellbeing Project Survey Seeks Input from 5,000 Residents
Via City Press Release : SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The City of Santa Monica is seeking input from 5,000 residents for the second installment of...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: HOW DO WE GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CIVIC LIFE
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: SIX CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ON SUPPORTING YOUNG RESIDENTS
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
“Culture of Health” in Santa Monica Highlighted at Foundation Symposium
Last month, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Santa Monica is one of the 2016 winners of the coveted "Culture of Health" award...
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OPA Update 12/1/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, New City Law Requires Owners to Register Vacant Properties, & Street...
OPA Holiday Party DetailsMark your calendar to join us the...
SMMUSD Students Honored by National Merit Scholarship Program
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Photo: The...
Feast on a Ferris Wheel With a 90-Foot-Tall Turkey and All the Light Trimmings for Thanksgiving – And Next Will Be Back Next Week
The following is a press release from the Pier...
SMC’s Corsair Track Closed to the Public from 12/1 to Spring 2026
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Track & Field, located at SMC’s...

