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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Surf-Inspired Eatery Set to Open at Colorado Center As City Sees Growth in Eateries

Image provided by BXP.A new all-day cafe and restaurant is getting ready to open its doors in Santa Monica this summer, bringing a mix...

Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee

Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that our description of the legislation, which was based on what was said at the Metro...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!

More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will illuminate its iconic...

Early Results Shows the Entertainment Zone Is Working

Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone (EZ) has completed its first six months, with early results suggesting it has become a useful tool...

Samohi Students Named Finalists in International Conrad Challenge for Aerospace Innovation

The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Image: From left to right, Brandon Kirbyson, Landon Kummer and Tobin PalmerThree Santa Monica High School (Samohi)...

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SMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform May 15

The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present the SMC Vocal...

SMMUSD: Adopts New Math Curriculum

The following is a letter to the Santa Monica-Malibu...

Kool Happenings: The Unreal Olympics

For decades, many of us who are sci-fi fans...
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