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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Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeway Sprouting Up on Colorado Avenue

Eagle-eyed reader (and superhero) Caro Vilain sends news and proof that the protected bikeway for Colorado Avenue is underway. This picture was snapped over...

“No Kings” Protest Planned for Santa Monica This Weekend; City Issues Safety Guidance

A national day of protest will come to Santa Monica this weekend, as local organizers plan a “No Kings” rally along the city’s iconic...

City Touts Success of Realignment Plan on Safety, Infrastructure. Calls for Renewed Economic Focus

The Santa Monica City Council is touting measurable progress on public safety, city services, and fiscal stability as it shifts its focus toward long-term...

BBB Reminder: Service Changes on April 5th

From the Big Blue Bus:Beginning Sunday, April 5, new service improvements will take effect. These enhancements are part of our ongoing Brighter Blue service improvement plan,...

Santa Monica Airport Park Planning Gets Funding Boost

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) announced its 2026 Measure A grant awards this week, including $499,149 for the...

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What Are School Board Candidates’ Top Priorities

This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...

Airport -> Housing Measure Will Wait Until 2028…at Best

A proposed ballot initiative that would have allowed housing...
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