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.
Will City Place Parcel Tax on Fall Ballot?
Last week, the Citizens United Ordinance to Preserve City Funding of the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) was submitted to the city clerk...
Proposed 456-Unit Mixed-Use Housing Project at 2716 Ocean Park Boulevard Advances; Community Meeting Scheduled
A proposed mixed-use development at 2716 Ocean Park Boulevard could bring 456 new homes and ground-floor retail to a key corridor just north of...
Ocean Park Branch Library Re-Opening Celebration Today, 1/21/26
Two Santa Monica neighborhood libraries have officially reopened with expanded, in-person services, restoring full-service library access to the Fairview and Ocean Park communities.The Fairview...
Construction Begins on Santa Monica’s Broadway Safety Project, Major Upgrades Set Through Spring
All images by Carter Rubin.Construction is now underway on the Broadway Safety Project, a transformational street redesign aimed at improving safety and connectivity for...
Language Submitted for Ballot Measure to Allow Housing on Airport Property
It went from rumor to reality in just under a week.Yesterday, three Santa Monica residents began a process that could lead to a citywide...
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SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22
SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...
Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project
This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s...
Springtime at the Pier: ‘Locals’ Night’ Returns April 16 with Live Music, Art, Salsa, and ‘Save the Pier!’
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Spring...
OPA Update 4/9/26: OPA Meeting Next Monday with Mayor Caroline Torosis, Pet Resource Fair, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
April OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (April 13): The meeting is...

