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.
National Lobbying Group Likely Successful in Buying Ballot Access
Earlier today, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Organization front group "Santa Monicans for Open and Honest Development Decisions" submitted 15,000 signatures to place an...
The Rest of the Week: Planning Commission Talks Zoning, Picnic on the Promenade, Memorials and a Film Festival
The primary election is over and the results are in. Republican Elan Carr finished with 21.5 percent of the vote in the race to replace...
Rest in Peace, Lindsey Miller
When I first met Lindsey Miller, she was applying for a new position writing about Santa Monica for Streetsblog Los Angeles. I googled her...
Throwback Thursday: Bike Center Is Awesome
In celebration of Bike to Work Day, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the best videos that's ever appeared on...
What a Difference 10 Feet Make, a Look at the Koolhass Project on 4th/Arizona
Tomorrow night, designs for "The Plaza at Santa Monica" will be presented to the public at 7 pm in the Main Branch of the...
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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...