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.
Memo: City Staff Has Authority to Close Airport After Enviro. Reviews
City Says It Doesn’t Need Another Vote to Close the AirportEver since a federal judge approved a consent decree between the city and the...
Wiener Introduces Legislation to Continue CEQA Exemption for Sustainable Transportation
Earlier this month, Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF), introduced “SB-71 California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: transit projects” a bill that seeks to streamline the state-mandated...
Local Filmmaker Seeks Funding for Film Showing a Family’s Struggle with Daughter’s Substance Use Disorder
30-year Santa Monica resident Mark Rosman is seeking funding for his newest film, Keep Coming Back, a story loosely based on Mark and his...
Enviro Leaders: EV’s Won’t Save Us, Invest in Transit and Active Transportation
The following article also appears at Streetsblog California.To the surprise of few, the incoming presidential administration of Donald Trump hit the ground driving, signing executive...
Next Editor Damien Newton Will Also Edit Streetsblog California
The following open letter from Newton appeared yesterday at Streetsblog California.Friends,You have doubtless heard by now that Melanie Curry has retired as the editor of...
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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...