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.
Bring the Kids for a Santa Monica Next/Streetsblog LA Playdate!
Here at Streetsblog, we believe that cities of all sizes are great places to raise kids. We've also noticed that in recent years more...
Editorial: Yes on LC, No on D
You're going to hear a lot of arguments for and against ballot Measures D and LC in the coming weeks. Santa Monica Next urges you...
Tomorrow: Join Us at the Park, or Online, for Park(ing) Day Fun!
While it may be missing much of the fanfare of previous years in Southern California, Park(ing) Day is still one of the happiest days...
Join Us Next Friday by Making Your Own Park for Park(ing) Day in Santa Monica
(Update: This article has been updated because I mis-understood an email. - DN)Next Friday is Park(ing) Day, the international day of protest for open...
Help Us Make Santa Monica and Its Neighbors Ready for Vision Zero
(Note: Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next are partnering with Los Angeles Walks and Place It! on a grant proposal to the #la2050...
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Santa Monica College to Stage Julius Caesar Oct. 24-Nov. 2
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform a bold, modern-dress staging...
Two More Nights of K-Pop Tribute at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
City Council Terminates Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Redevelopment of Civic Auditorium, Favoring a Competitive Process
It’s going to take a little longer to determine...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Presents Live Concert Oct. 27 “Our Wasted Youth” is Concert Theme
Santa Monica College (SMC) presentsthe SMC Jazz Ensemble in a live concert...