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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City Releases Draft Framework, Another Survey, for Santa Monica Airport Great Park

The City of Santa Monica has released a Draft Framework Diagram for the future Great Park that will replace the Santa Monica Airport when...

Eyes on the Street…Errr….Beach Path: Bridge Connecting SaMo to Will Rogers Beach/Palisades Is Reopened

In May 2023, local officials celebrated a major milestone when a new dedicated two-way bike and pedestrian path opened, closing a long-standing gap between...

New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates

California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, as part of the 2025-26 legislative session. Sponsored by Assemblymember Rebecca...

SMRR, Unite Here, Cloverfield Commons Prepare for Signature Gathering Effort for Airport -> Park/Housing Ballot Measure

Supporters of a controversial proposed ballot measure that would allow up to 3,000 units of housing to be built on the current site of...

Santa Monica Fire Department expands Advanced Provider Unit

The Santa Monica Fire Department is expanding its innovative Advanced Provider Unit (APU) program, adding a second team to help respond to complex medical...

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Ocean Way Festival Marks Latest Step in Santa Monica’s Reinvention as an Entertainment Destination

Santa Monica's efforts to redefine itself as a destination...

Keeping Santa Monica Housed: New Renter Aid Program Launches

Every week, Santa Monica Next re-publishes a story from...

COAST Returns

The Santa Monica COAST open streets event returned yesterday...
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