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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Legislation to Loosen Coastal Commission Power in Santa Monica Faces Opposition…from Community Groups in Santa Monica

Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s legislation to reduce the power and influence of the coastal commission has already gone through a lot of changes...

Gas Taxes and High-Speed Rail, What We Can Learn from the Candidates’ Debate

Earlier this week, the six highest-polling candidates for Governor of California met on a debate stage to make their case to California voters. There...

Here’s a Primer to Understand What’s Really Driving Prices in California.

As Californians prepare to head to the polls, or to their mailboxes, to vote in the gubernatorial election, people who vote based on candidates’...

BBB Wants You On Board to Get to the World Cup

As Los Angeles prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Big Blue Bus is positioning itself as a key part...

John Adams Middle School Student Receives Marian Huhn MemorialAward for Excellence and Service

John Adams Middle School (JAMS) eighth-grade student Steven Hernandez has been named a regional recipient of the Marian Huhn Memorial Award, recognizing his academic...

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Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.

Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...

Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...

Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes

Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...
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