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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City Installs Flashing Crosswalks at 19th/San Vicente and Mid-Block on 2nd Street

The Santa Monica Department of Transportation upgraded a pair of crosswalks with "Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon" (RRFB) more commonly known as "flashing lights." The...

Council Will Consider Resolution to Give Cyclists Recourse Against Unsafe and Aggressive Drivers without SMPD Involvement

(Caption: The idea of an anti-harassment ordinance may be new for Santa Monica, but the need isn't. Former Santa Monica Next editor Gary Kavanagh...

Dan Hall Becomes First Candidate to Throw Hat in the Ring for 2024 City Council Election

And we’re off! Earlier this morning, Dan Hall became the first candidate to formally launch a campaign for Santa Monica City Council. Four of the...

“Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue” Wins Award from League of California Cities

On Friday, the City of Santa Monica announced that "Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue" was honored by the League of California...

City Council Will Vote on Development Team for Three Affordable Housing Projects on Wilshire Blvd.

At next Tuesday’s City Council meeting (Agenda, Item 11a), the Council will consider selecting a development team that would turn three city-owned surface parking...

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Assembly Transportation Committee Whittles Away at Safe Street Bills

Complete Streets Senator Scott Wiener was clearly disappointed, but he...

Santa Monica Next Will Return on Monday

Have a safe and happy 4th. See you then.

Meet the YMCA Youth Basketball Player of the Year, Mia Kondratyeva

Photo by Robert Clark This past week, during the halftime...
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