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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Surf-Inspired Eatery Set to Open at Colorado Center As City Sees Growth in Eateries
Image provided by BXP.A new all-day cafe and restaurant is getting ready to open its doors in Santa Monica this summer, bringing a mix...
Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee
Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that our description of the legislation, which was based on what was said at the Metro...
Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!
More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will illuminate its iconic...
Early Results Shows the Entertainment Zone Is Working
Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone (EZ) has completed its first six months, with early results suggesting it has become a useful tool...
Samohi Students Named Finalists in International Conrad Challenge for Aerospace Innovation
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Image: From left to right, Brandon Kirbyson, Landon Kummer and Tobin PalmerThree Santa Monica High School (Samohi)...
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Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.
Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...
Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...
OPA Update 7/27/26: City Moves to Shutter SaMoShel, Details on City’s AI Enforcement of Illegal Bike Lane Parking, & Things To Do This Week
Snow Skiing in Ocean Park??? This SaMo History Museum Facebook...
Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes
Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...

