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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Santa Monica, California. As the Nation Is Shocked, Santa Monica Stands Firm

Last night, the nation was shocked at the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States. As more and more states...

Check Out Our Non-Partisan Voter Guide from Last Week’s Vote Local Event

Last Thursday, Santa Monica Next held a non-partisan pre-election party that featured a voter guide listing endorsements on local, regional and state-wide ballot measures...

Has the Clock Struck Midnight for Large Renters at SMO? City Files Suit Against Renters Who Won’t Leave Following Eviction

The following story is a press release from the city : City Files Unlawful Detainer Lawsuits Against Atlantic Aviation and American Flyers SANTA MONICA, Calif. --...

Is Armen Melkonians Running an Illegal Campaign? Is Terry O’Day? Is This Election Over Yet?

Yesterday, Santa Monica Next covered the dueling legal opinions on Measure LV. Our conclusion was that at this point, it's nearly impossible for anyone...

A Quick Review of Measure SM

As we finish up our review of the ballot measures there's one measure we haven't covered, Measure SM. SM has received scant media coverage,...

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Franklin Elementary Students Protest Plans to Replace Natural Grass Field

Franklin Elementary’s campus plan is a multi-phase renovation and...

Westside Bike Project Round-Up: Culver City Better Overland, Colorado Ave

This is a slightly edited version of this story...

Santa Monica Pier Invites the World to Share Their Love Stories During February¹s ‘Month of Love’

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. From...
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