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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Santa Monica Unveils Plaque Inscribed with Apology to Black Residents

The following article was submitted by the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica unveiled a plaque outside city hall this week inscribed with the Statement...

After Years of Debate and Negotiation, County Will Hear ‘Flawed’ 2017 SMMUSD Separation Plan Tonight

In 2017, the City of Malibu filed a petition with the County to separate the public schools located within its city boundaries from those...

Last Council Meeting for the Current Majority Ends in Ugly Airing of Grievances

“Apparently we’re reliving our past,” said Councilmember Gleam Davis on an open-mic as the Council returned from closed session. I’m not sure exactly what...

Beyond Just the Vote Counts, Here Are the Winners and Losers from the Local Election

Winners:United Democratic SlateDan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell and Natalya Zernitskaya decided to run as a slate for city Council. All four of them...

With Just Some Mail-In and Provisional Ballots Left, the Progressive United Slate Expands Its Lead

In an interview with the Daily Press held late last afternoon, Mayor Phil Brock said he still wasn't sure what the results of the...

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JAMS Students Embrace Civic Responsibility Through Mock Election and Insights from Senator Ben Allen

The following article was provided by SMMUSD.John Adams Middle...

Holiday Ferris Wheel Will Light Up This Week As Pier Celebrates the Holidays All Month

The following is a submission from Pier Communications.Pacific Park...

Help Us Reach Our End of the Year Fundraising Goal of $15,000

As we discussed earlier today, Santa Monica Next has...
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