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.
Santa Monica Honored for Cultivating “Culture of Health”
Standing in front of one of the city's brightly-colored Creative Crosswalks and adjacent to the Santa Monica Farmer's Market, city officials and elected leaders...
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica’s Creative Crosswalks Add Color to Downtown Intersections
Santa Monica is not the first city to have colored in their crosswalks. Long Beach and West Hollywood are just two local examples of cities that...
Weekend Events: Buy Local, 9/11 Memorials and the Santa Monica Classic
One of the most anticipated events of the year is tomorrow's "Buy Local Health and Fitness Festival" is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4...
Vote Local Q and A: 6 Candidates Weigh In on SMC Bond
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
Hello, Saul. See You Around, Jason
A quick programming note.As of today, Jason Islas is taking a leave of absence from Santa Monica Next. Jason is leaving to work on one...
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Metro Recommends Heavy Rail Subway for Valley-Westside Sepulveda Transit Project
Metro is poised to approve a heavy rail subway...
Supes Approve Motion to Create “ICE-Free” Zones on County Property
The following is a press release from Lindsey Horvath....
New Building Permits Will Streamline Business Openings, Aims to Boost growth
Santa Monica officials have approved a new pilot program...
Happy Birthday Marion! Annenberg Beach House Celebrates Birthday of First Resident
The Santa Monica Conservancy, in partnership with the city of Santa...

