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 Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project
This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s measurable and it’s moving us forward,” said Mayor Caroline Torosis at a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday...
Legislation to Define E-Bikes Advances in Sacramento.
Yesterday, the California Senate Transportation Committee unanimously moved Senate Bill 1167, legislation by Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) that would create statewide definitions for e-bikes and regulate...
Christopher Dishlip appointed director of Public Works
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.Dishlip has been with the city for nearly 17 years and has served as assistant director of Public Works since 2022. He previously led both Santa...
Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and MoreWe’ve added some new bills since last month’s update in addition to all of the legislation...
It’s time for our monthly legislative update. In our last update, we only included legislation that Streetsblog had previously covered. Today, we’re adding legislation that...
Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed Tim Defuria as its first Director of Government and Community Affairs, a newly created position...
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Historic Restoration Complete at Santa Monica Airport
Every week, Next republishes a piece from City Manager...
The Santa Monica/Coastal Commission Bill Is Still Alive, and the Rest of the Legislative Update from Streetsblog California
Assembly Bill 1740 has been significantly amended since its...
OPA Update 8/17/26: Main St. Closed for Farmers Market THIS Sunday, Back to School Tips, DineLA Deals, & Other Things To Do This Week
This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market...
Santa Monica Forward’s Neighborhood Block Party Is This Weekend
Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Washington Avenue between...

