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.
Exclusive articles:
Zoe Muntaner, a Different Kind of Candidate for Next Week’s Election
Zoe Muntaner arrived in Santa Monica in 1997, over the past couple of decades she has lived in Brooklyn, Puerto Rico, Dubai and basically...
What About Traffic Safety? A Chat with Richard McKinnon
In an election season that has been dominated by discussion of development, traffic, and the relationship between the two, precious little time has been...
Bring the Kids for a Santa Monica Next/Streetsblog LA Playdate!
Here at Streetsblog, we believe that cities of all sizes are great places to raise kids. We've also noticed that in recent years more...
Editorial: Yes on LC, No on D
You're going to hear a lot of arguments for and against ballot Measures D and LC in the coming weeks. Santa Monica Next urges you...
Tomorrow: Join Us at the Park, or Online, for Park(ing) Day Fun!
While it may be missing much of the fanfare of previous years in Southern California, Park(ing) Day is still one of the happiest days...
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OPA Update 12/1/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, New City Law Requires Owners to Register Vacant Properties, & Street...
OPA Holiday Party DetailsMark your calendar to join us the...
SMMUSD Students Honored by National Merit Scholarship Program
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Photo: The...
Feast on a Ferris Wheel With a 90-Foot-Tall Turkey and All the Light Trimmings for Thanksgiving – And Next Will Be Back Next Week
The following is a press release from the Pier...
SMC’s Corsair Track Closed to the Public from 12/1 to Spring 2026
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Track & Field, located at SMC’s...

