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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Residential Development Adjacent to Clover Park and Business Park Heads to ARB

The Santa Monica Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 2, 2026, to consider the design for the proposed 2800...

Looking to Protest the Administration But Can’t Wait for No Kings? Indivisible Has a Weekly Protest on Thursdays

A local community action group is organizing a weekly demonstration called “Venice & Santa Monica Take Back Our Streets”, bringing together residents and allies...

Eyes on the Street: Removal of Colorado/Yale Crosswalk

Normally, "Eyes on the Street" is celebrating the installation of some new infrastructure, high-tech bus stop, or something else to celebrate. This time, eagle-eyed...

Bergamot Comedy Festival Returns to Santa Monica, March 24–28

Laughter, learning and rising voices in stand-up come to Santa Monica this spring with the Bergamot Comedy Festival, a week-long celebration of comedic arts...

New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes

Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-SD) has introduced Senate Bill 1167, legislation aimed at tightening California’s oversight of electric mopeds and other higher-speed electrically powered two-wheelers that...

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Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.

Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...

Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...

Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes

Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...
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