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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Coming in 2025: The Mayor’s Roundtable Podcast

Can’t wait to hear this podcast? Consider making a donation to Santa Monica Next by clicking here. We’ve raised just under $2,000 in our...

Help Us Build the Santa Monica Starter Pack on Bluesky

In recent months, progressives and other social media users have been migrating from Twitter/X to Bluesky. Be it the politics of Twitter/X’s owner, the...

Even if the CVRA Lawsuit Had Been a Success, It Wouldn’t Have Saved de la Torre

When the Pico Neighborhood Association and Maria Loya filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Monica to attempt to force the city to...

Some Advice on Biking with Bad Air

Last week, and that was before the Franklin Fire broke out in Malibu, there were warnings that the local air quality was dangerously low....

SMMUSD Students Recognized byNational Merit Scholarship Program

The following is a press release from SMMUSD. Photo: Student scholars from Samohi were recognized by the school board and Superintendent Dr. SheltonCongratulations 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...
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