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.
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...
Christopher Dishlip appointed director of Public Works
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.Dishlip has been with the city for nearly 17 years and has served as assistant director of Public Works since 2022. He previously led both Santa...
Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and MoreWe’ve added some new bills since last month’s update in addition to all of the legislation...
It’s time for our monthly legislative update. In our last update, we only included legislation that Streetsblog had previously covered. Today, we’re adding legislation that...
Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed Tim Defuria as its first Director of Government and Community Affairs, a newly created position...
SMC & 18th Street Arts Center to Co-Host Free “Calls from Home” Gallery Reception April 24
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College (SMC) Art Department, in collaboration with the 18th Street Arts Center (18SAC), is pleased to present “Calls from Home,” a free exhibition...
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Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated...
Pacific Park Extends Dolly Parton Special Pink Ferris Wheel Tribute Through Weekend
The Following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Moves Into Next Phase After Thousands Weigh In
The planning process for transforming the former Santa Monica...
Streetsblog’s Legislative Update: Take Action
This is the last week for the legislature, and...

