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’s Therapeutic Transport Team Shows Strong Results Two Years Into Pilot
City Manager Oliver Chi released data from the first two years of service for the Therapeutic Transport Team and the program is showing measurable...
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...
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City Council Takes Ownership of Local Homelessness Response
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 8/6/26: Homeless on Metro Down 57%, Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series Tonight, Art Festival on Ocean Ave., & Other Things...
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Tonight/Thursday): Join your...
Santa Monica to Rename Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street, Marking Restorative Justice Milestone
The City of Santa Monica will formally rename a...
Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions
California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...

