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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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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Santa Monica Votes on Possibly Supporting Legislation That Would Allow Upzoning Near Expo Line
SB 79 is an effort by Senator Scott Weiner...
OPA Update 5/12/25: Mayor Negrette, State Assembly-Member Zbur & Others Speaking at TONIGHT’S OPA Meeting, SMDP Coverage on the “New Single School to Replace...
OPA May Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday: This month's meeting will...
SMC Opera Theatre Performs Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, May 23-25
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College....
Fun on the Agenda: Hall, Negrete and Zwick Want to See Large Concerts Return to the Pier
In an op/ed published on Tuesday*I lamented the end...