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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Eyes on the Street: Bikeway Construction on Broadway at 6th Street

Via reader Eli Gill comes this picture, taken earlier this morning, of construction of the Broadway protected bikeway at its intersection with 6th Street. The...

SMFD Launches City Ambulance Program

The following is via the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Fire Department launched a new, in-house Ambulance Operator Program on Feb. 1, part...

Rick Crocker 5k Run/Walk Coming Back on 5/21

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026⏰ 4:30 PM📍 Santa Monica Pier💲 $45 entry fee (Free for youth and active military – registration required) Lace up and...

Another Conspiracy Theory, This One Around a Vehicle Miles Tax, Comes to California

In early 2026, California’s plan to explore replacing its long-standing gas tax with a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fee ignited a firestorm of public...

Spoke/City Host Sunday Bike Ride to Showcase Bergamot Improvements

City staff and Santa Monica Spoke will host a free community bike ride on Sunday, Feb. 15, offering residents a firsthand look at recent...

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CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones

Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also...

Kool Happenings: The Loser in the Mirror

A few recurring themes converged this week when the...

City Releases Draft Framework, Another Survey, for Santa Monica Airport Great Park

The City of Santa Monica has released a Draft...

California Expands State-Backed Mortgage Assistance for LA Fire Survivors

The following is a submission from Ben Allen. Senator Ben...
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