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.
The Observer Blows Smoke on Oregon Fire Fighters. Continues Its Run As City’s Worst “News” Source.
As heroic Californians fighting the blazes that erupted throughout Southern California last week were joined by heroes from other states and countries, the country’s...
SMMUSD Returns to Normal
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has had a rough couple of months. Before the recent round of wildfires had caused massive upheaval throughout...
Council Quickly Approves Emergency Ordinance to Allow for Flexibility in Providing Relief During Current Crisis
On Friday, the Santa Monica City Council met quickly to ratify a group of emergency rules put in place by City Manager David White...
Here Are Some of the Ways Businesses and Government Are Helping Those Impacted By the Crisis
This is a crowd sourced list of businesses, people and agencies that are doing something extra to help during the ongoing crisis. If you...
Fire Breaks Out in Santa Monica Mountains in Pacific Palisades. Smoke Blankets Much of Santa Monica
This morning, SMMUSD parents and woke up to a message warning families that high winds and low humidity and moisture levels could lead to...
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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...