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.
Santa Monica Selects Jay Baldwin as Poet Laureate
The Santa Monica City Council has confirmed Jay Baldwin as the city’s second poet laureate, approving a two-year appointment during its most recent meeting.Baldwin,...
Eyes on the Street: Red Bus Lanes on Broadway
Eagle-eyed reader Eli Gill sends another picture of modern transportation improvements. This time it's a red bus-only lane on Broadway.Santa Monica has opened new...
City Removes the Interim Tag, Appoints Von Tongeln City Attorney
The Santa Monica City Council voted at their 2/298 meeting night to appoint Heidi von Tongeln as the city’s permanent city attorney, elevating her...
The Field Is Set for Race to Represent SaMo at County Supes: Horvath Draws Two Challengers
Image: St. John's Cancer InstituteWith the candidate filing deadline now closed, three candidates will compete for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ Third...
Eyes on the Street: City Moves Fast to Fix Daylighting Mistake
Earlier this week, Next reported that the city made a mistake when repainting curbs after completing storm drain repairs. Instead of red painted curbs...
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Election Season Officially Kicks Off on 7/13
The nomination period for three seats on the Santa...
Santa Monica Block Fest Vol. V Returns to Downtown Santa Monica with Music, Food, and a World Cup Watch Party
The following is a submission from Downtown Santa Monica...
Dan Hall Breaks Down the State of Tourism
Councilmember Dan Hall's latest newsletter argues that Santa Monica's...
OPA Update 7/6/26: Main St. Parade Recap, OPA Meeting Next Monday, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...

