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.
Statement from the Mayor: Santa Monica Is a Safe City for Everyone
To read the Mayor's letter in Spanish, click here.Dear Santa Monicans,In recent weeks, many in our community have felt unsettled by dramatic shifts in...
Mayor’s Roundtable : Santa Monica in the Age of Trump
The first episode of our “Mayor’s Roundtable” series at Santa Monica Next features Former Mayor Ted Winterer and local activist Chris Guitierrez to discuss...
The Santa Methica Sign Says Goodbye to City Manager David White – Who Will Be the Signs’ Next Target?
Unfamiliar with the Santa Methica sign saga? I’m jealous. But I’m also not going to write up an explainer again. You can catchup here.Poor...
Wilson Introduces “Transit Safety Bill,” First in Series of Transportation Safety Bills
Last Monday, California Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Lori Wilson (D-Fairfield) introduced A.B. 394, the first of what she promised would be a package of bills...
New Legislation Would Require Breathalyzers in Cars for Everyone Guilty of DUI
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) was flanked by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and a host of safety advocates...
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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...