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 Coalition for a Livable City Backs “A Lot of Housing at the Airport” Ballot Measure
The Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City (SMCLC), a non-profit founded in 2005 to battle what it sees as the undue influence of...
Rent Control Board Releases 2025 Annual Report
The Santa Monica Rent Control Board’s 2025 Annual Report (pdf) highlights a year of notable policy updates and programmatic changes aimed at strengthening tenant...
Thousands Gather at Palisades Park to Rally for No Kings
Santa Monica has not been shy about sharing its feelings about the Trump Administration. In addition to the No Kings rallies held in Palisades...
Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeway Sprouting Up on Colorado Avenue
Eagle-eyed reader (and superhero) Caro Vilain sends news and proof that the protected bikeway for Colorado Avenue is underway. This picture was snapped over...
“No Kings” Protest Planned for Santa Monica This Weekend; City Issues Safety Guidance
A national day of protest will come to Santa Monica this weekend, as local organizers plan a “No Kings” rally along the city’s iconic...
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L.A. Bus Lane Enforcement Camera Citations Generated Nearly $20 Million Last Year
Public service announcement: never never ever park a car...
OPA Update 4/13/26: Meet Mayor Caroline Torosis at Tonight’s OPA Meeting, SaMo Rents Decline, & Things To Do This Week
Meet the Mayor Tonight at the April OPA Monthly...
Kool Happenings: AI Wrote That and The Cabinet Lines Up To Report
AI Wrote ThatOn the morning of Easter Sunday, the...
SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22
SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...

