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.
Big Blue Bus Survey Wants Your Help to Plan for Expo
Yesterday, we warned you that change is coming to Santa Monica. The good news is, it appears that the city's transit agency is readying...
Here’s the Video for Tour Da Arts, Vol. 5
Santa Monica Next was proud to participate in the Santa Monica Museum of Arts' Tour da Arts event last month and we're happy to...
Don’t Forget to Join us for the Santa Monica Next/Streetsblog L.A. Fundraiser on 9/22
With our successful launch in our rearview mirror, it's time to start thinking ahead for our joint fundraiser/party with Streetsblog Los Angeles scheduled for...
Hurdles Remain for Malibu’s Efforts to Make the PCH More Safe, Welcoming to All Road Users
Last week, the City of Malibu released a draft study addressing safety issues on the 21 miles of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) that runs...
Santa Monica Next: The Video
I'm going to be honest. When Streetsblog San Francisco launched, and they got their own Streetfilm announcing the launch. I was jealous. I didn't...
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OPA Update 2/13/24: OPA Monthly Meeting Recap, Not No Bar Opens on Main St., Valentines Day Options, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Feb 10 Monthly Meeting Recap: Click here to watch the meeting in...
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Starts in LA on Monday
On Monday, February 17, Metro will begin issuing $293...
City Council Provides Direction on Key Areas of Focus for a City Reparations & Landback Program
A program of restorative justice may finally be coming...
City Resumes Permit Parking Enforcement on Monday
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, the city of...