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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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...
What is Santa Monica Next?
Today, we formally launch Santa Monica Next, a new online news magazine that looks at what Santa Monica can do now to become a...
Tomorrow: Streetsblog TV Will Live Stream Santa Monica Next’s Launch Press Conference.
Tomorrow at 11 am, Santa Monica Next will host a press conference announcing our formal launch. The event will feature our writing team talking...
Latest
Mayor Lana Negrete Speaking at OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday, State of the City Event Thursday, & Other Things To Do This Week
OPA July 14 Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday: This month's meeting...
Venice Family Declared HHS Order on Funding for Health and Education to be “Assault on Immigrant Communities””
The following is a statement from the Venice Family...
Give Input on Metro Sepulveda Rail Plan to connect Valley and Westside
The following article also appears at Streetsblog Los Angeles.Metro...
Kool Happenings: Holding Out For A Hero
If you've seen the movie Footloose even once, you are familiar...