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.
“Water is Life” Workshop Focuses on Santa Monica Watershed, This Wednesday
The Santa Monica Great Park Coalition is partnering with the Verdant Venice Group to host a community workshop focused on stormwater, watershed health, and...
East Pico Safety Project Finished — City Hosting Celebration March 7
Construction is complete on the City of Santa Monica’s East Pico Safety Project, and officials are inviting residents to celebrate and experience the new...
CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones
Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda). As part of...
City Releases Draft Framework, Another Survey, for Santa Monica Airport Great Park
The City of Santa Monica has released a Draft Framework Diagram for the future Great Park that will replace the Santa Monica Airport when...
Eyes on the Street…Errr….Beach Path: Bridge Connecting SaMo to Will Rogers Beach/Palisades Is Reopened
In May 2023, local officials celebrated a major milestone when a new dedicated two-way bike and pedestrian path opened, closing a long-standing gap between...
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Election Season Officially Kicks Off on 7/13
The nomination period for three seats on the Santa...
Santa Monica Block Fest Vol. V Returns to Downtown Santa Monica with Music, Food, and a World Cup Watch Party
The following is a submission from Downtown Santa Monica...
Dan Hall Breaks Down the State of Tourism
Councilmember Dan Hall's latest newsletter argues that Santa Monica's...
OPA Update 7/6/26: Main St. Parade Recap, OPA Meeting Next Monday, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...

