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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Eyes on the Street: Red Bus Lanes on Broadway

Eagle-eyed reader Eli Gill sends another picture of modern transportation improvements. This time it's a red bus-only lane on Broadway.Santa Monica has opened new...

City Removes the Interim Tag, Appoints Von Tongeln City Attorney

The Santa Monica City Council voted at their 2/298 meeting night to appoint Heidi von Tongeln as the city’s permanent city attorney, elevating her...

The Field Is Set for Race to Represent SaMo at County Supes: Horvath Draws Two Challengers

Image: St. John's Cancer InstituteWith the candidate filing deadline now closed, three candidates will compete for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ Third...

Eyes on the Street: City Moves Fast to Fix Daylighting Mistake

Earlier this week, Next reported that the city made a mistake when repainting curbs after completing storm drain repairs. Instead of red painted curbs...

Santa Monica Democratic Club to Honor Regional Leaders at 2026 Sammy Awards

The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Dem Club.The Santa Monica Democratic Club will host its fundraising gala, the Sammy Awards, now...

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Malibu Declares Emergency for Wildfire Conditions 

The following is a submission from the City of...

Here’s a List of Everyone Running for Election in Santa Monica

Wednesday was the final day for candidates to submit...

It’s Official: Airport -> Housing Measure Won’t Be on This Fall’s Ballot

Well, it’s official: The proposed ballot initiative to allow...
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