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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.
The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place...
Image: Screenshot of Instagram video by Caroline Torosis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly detained several people at a Santa Monica car wash Friday...
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Palisades Park at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica
Supporters of the “No Kings” movement plan to...