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.
Southwest Corridor Cities Nominate Former SMPD Chief to Replace O’Connor on Metro Board
Earlier this morning, the "Southwest Corridor" cities voted for a new official to represent them on the Metro Board of Directors, replacing Santa Monica...
Deadline This Friday for LACBC Executive Director Applications
The region's largest bicycle advocacy organization, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, is searching for a new executive director. Following the wildly successful 7-year...
Thank God, It’s Almost Over
I'm going to admit it. As a former political operative turned activist turned journalist, I have a pretty high threshold for what I consider...
Zoe Muntaner, a Different Kind of Candidate for Next Week’s Election
Zoe Muntaner arrived in Santa Monica in 1997, over the past couple of decades she has lived in Brooklyn, Puerto Rico, Dubai and basically...
What About Traffic Safety? A Chat with Richard McKinnon
In an election season that has been dominated by discussion of development, traffic, and the relationship between the two, precious little time has been...
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Santa Monica College to Stage Julius Caesar Oct. 24-Nov. 2
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform a bold, modern-dress staging...
Two More Nights of K-Pop Tribute at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
City Council Terminates Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Redevelopment of Civic Auditorium, Favoring a Competitive Process
It’s going to take a little longer to determine...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Presents Live Concert Oct. 27 “Our Wasted Youth” is Concert Theme
Santa Monica College (SMC) presentsthe SMC Jazz Ensemble in a live concert...