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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Council Will Consider “Road Map for Cities Renewal,” New City Manager’s Plan to Recreate City’s Renaissance

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will consider City Manager Oliver Chi’s “Realignment Plan” aimed at addressing the city’s financial instability, economic decline, and...

Metro to Offer Free Rides Countywide on Election Day to Help Voters Get to the Polls

Voters Can Also Drop off Mail-in Ballots at 10 Metro Stations The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will make it easier for Angelenos...

Culver City Wants In on “Entertainment Zone” for Its Downtown

Image: Culver City. View the entire PDF here. The City Council of Downtown Culver City has directed staff to work with the Economic Development Subcommittee to begin...

Malibu Marks Two Years Since Tragic PCH Crash, Highlights Major Safety Progress

Senator Allen speaks at last Friday's press event. Photo: Damian Kevitt The City of Malibu joined state and local leaders, law enforcement, and community members...

California Rallies for No Kings

The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place...

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Help Send All Samohi Students to Prom

The following is a notice sent from SMMUSD. Prom season...

Dumbing Down the Military and Owning the Press

Quite randomly today, I settled on writing about two...

Santa Monica Could Use This One Trick to Increase Density Near Transit Stops

New research and story maps from UCLA's Institute of...

Santa Monica College to Stage “Noises Off” March 27-April 5

The following is a submission from SMC. The Santa Monica College...
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