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.

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How’s Daylighting Working in Santa Monica?

The post first appeared at Streetsblog California.On January 1, California’s “Daylighting Law” went into effect and traffic enforcement agencies around the country are responding...

Update on SaMo Beaches: The Water Is Closed, But the Sand, Beach Path and Pier Are Open

The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica’s three miles of sprawling, sandy beaches remain open for recreation and non-water...

OPA Update 1/30/24: Sunday Main St. Farmers Market Needs Our Support, Toxic Wildfire Runoff Closes Local Beaches Indefinitely, & Things To Do This Weekend

Sunday Main St. Farmers Market NEEDS Our Support! Last week was a VERY slow weekend and the farmers are really struggling with the loss of...

Airport Conversion Enters “Phase 3” Amidst Questions on Outreach Plan

All images from the staff presentation to City Council.After over an hour of public testimony and a presentation by city staff, the City Council...

Republican Assemblymembers Attack High Speed Rail as Authority Shows How Expenditures Are Helping Central Valley

This article also appears at Streetsblog California.Republican lawmakers introduced a pair of new bills last week (Assembly Bill 267 and Assembly Bill 273) to defund the...

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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups

Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...

Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey

The following is a submission from the City of...

Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today

The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...

New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders

The following is a press release from the City...
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