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.
Happy Birthday, Bike Center!
Happy 5th birthday to our BFFs at Bike Center. They have a party planned tonight that if it weren't my own birthday I would...
Right-Wing Hit Piece on SaMo Employees Unravels Under Basic Scrutiny
Earlier this week, CBS2 News breathlessly reported the "news" that Santa Monica City Employees make more money than those of surrounding cities. The report,...
WaiveCar, Free Car-Share Program Tested in Santa Monica, Plans Expansion Throughout Los Angeles
Last January, WaiveCar launched in Venice and Santa Monica, but now the company has plans to allow licensed drivers access to "free cars" throughout...
Free Market Think Tank: Santa Monica Sure Does Pay Its Employees a Lot of Money
For those of you that missed it, last night CBS 2 News in Los Angeles broadcast a story about the much higher-than-average wages that...
City Manager Calls for Unity and Celebration at Breeze’s 1st Birthday Party on Saturday
In the wake of a deeply divisive and hard fought election, both locally and nationally, Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole is calling for...
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Council Recap: City Launches Economic Revitalization Strategy
Here's another article from the city on this week's...
Kool Happenings: Imperial Madness
For Pete’s sake—invoke the 25th Amendment! Adopted after the...
“No Kings” Protest Planned for Santa Monica This Weekend; City Issues Safety Guidance
A national day of protest will come to Santa...
On No Kings Day, Ferris Wheel Will Go Dark for “Biggest Hour for Earth” in the Evening
The following is a submission by the Pier Corporation.On...

