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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Black History Month Celebration Comes to Third Street Promenade
The following is a submission from Downtown Santa Monica.Celebrate...
OPA Update 2/20/24: Din Tai Fung Soft Open, Homeless Count TONIGHT Needs More Volunteers, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
Is Wildfire Debris on our Beaches Creating an Ecological...
Wiener Introduces Legislation to Speed-Up Permitting for Major Transit Projects – Including High Speed Rail
Last month, Senator Scott Wiener introduced SB 71, a bill...
Council Calls for Better Enforcement as Serious Crashes Jump Again in 2024
According to data provided by the city, the number...