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.
Senate and Assembly Reach Budget Agreement to Save Transit
Senator Scott Wiener's (D-SF) office announced Monday that the state legislature reached a budget agreement that walks California back from a transit fiscal cliff.When...
SMPD Posts Statement Affirming They Are Not Aiding with ICE Raids
As federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted raids at work centers in Paramount City and escalated protests in Los Angeles, the Santa Monica...
Quick-Build Legislation Makes It Through the Assembly
On Wednesday, AB 891 Quick-Build Project Pilot Program, passed the Assembly by a 61-17-1 vote with all sixty Assembly Democrats voting for the legislation. AB...
Allen Abstains as SB 79 – Upzoning Near Transit – Passes the Senate
The image above shows the portions of Santa Monica that could be impacted by SB 79.There’s a saying in baseball that there’s no difference...
California’s Enviro and Smart Growth Leaders to CTC – Don’t Use Congestion Relief Funds for Highway Expansion
Later this week, or perhaps early next, California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff is expected to release the list of projects to be funded by...
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Summer Soulstice’ Festival Returns June 21 With Music, Drag Bingo, Classic Cars, And Kid-Friendly Fun
The following is a submission from the Main Streets...
Where Does a Viking Go to College?
(Photo credit: The Samohi and Emi Yamashiro-Hergert)The above graphic shows...
They’re Here : Santa Monica’s First Entertainment Zones
The following is a lightly edited press release from...
OPA Update 6/16/25: Help Needed for Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, 2024 Annual Crime Statistics, June 17 Deadline to Apply...
June 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music...