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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OPA Update 4/16/26: OPA April Monthly Meeting Recap, New Downtown Parking Rates, Pier Locals Night, & Other Things To Do This Weekend

OPA April Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting recording and here are some highlights:Click here to watch Mayor Caroline Torosis’ talk that included a discussion...

Ribbon Cutting for the Renewed Douglas Park is Set for This Saturday

The Douglas Park Playground Reconstruction Project is nearing completion, with final finishing touches underway and a soft opening expected next week. The official ribbon...

Eyes on the Street: Trees in the Bike Lanes

Have you ever been gliding along in one of Santa Monica’s protected bikeways and suddenly found yourself dodging overhanging tree branches? You’re not alone....

Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project

This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s measurable and it’s moving us forward,” said Mayor Caroline Torosis at a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday...

Legislation to Define E-Bikes Advances in Sacramento.

Yesterday, the California Senate Transportation Committee unanimously moved Senate Bill 1167, legislation by Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) that would create statewide definitions for e-bikes and regulate...

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Streetsblog Legislative Update: On to the Governor’s Desk

The 2026 legislative session was gaveled to a close...

City’s First Renter Aid Application Window Closes with 876 Applications

Every week, Next republishes an article from City Manager...

Big Blue Bus Service Reminder: Weekend Schedule on Monday, Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Big Blue Bus will...
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