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.
Happy Birthday, Santa Monica Next
One year ago today, the Southern California Streets Initiative launched Santa Monica Next. Our only staff writer was Gary Kavanagh, although myself, Juan Matute,...
Save the Date: Streetsblog and Santa Monica Next Host City Council Candidates Forum on 9/22
On September 22, Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next will host a public forum for the candidates for City Council of the City of Santa Monica.
The event...
Is Santa Monica Ready for Vision Zero?
"Vision Zero." It's become a buzz-term for safe streets recently. The internationally effective transportation management plan has made streets safer across Europe. With New York...
Richard Bloom Talks Cap and Trade, Local Issues with Streetsblog
Assemblymember Richard Bloom sat down with Streetsblog's Melanie Curry last week for an interview about budgeting and the state's cap-and-trade funding schemes. As is...
Hit the Brakes. Santa Monica Votes to Lower Some Speed Limits
While debates over a proposed major development and the bungled hiring and firing of a public relations director rage on, the City Council also...
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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...