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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4 News Stories You Might Have Missed from the End of Last Year and Start of This One

Here at Next we don't aspire to cover every news story in the city, just to add context or go deeper on as many...

Reminder: New Car Parking Rates on January 12

Starting January 12, motorists will see a mix of higher hourly rates and new discounts as Santa Monica rolls out a revised parking pricing...

Don’t Forget Our EOY Fundraising Drive, or the AMA Podcast with Me!

On Friday, I challenged readers to help us make a weekend fundraising goal of $2,500 and if we made it, I would do an...

State’s Fair Political Practices Committee Discourages Activists from Seeking Public Office

A ruling by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) could have far-reaching implications for political activists seeking part-time political offices.Santa Monica Mayor Pro...

City Drops the Interim: Darick Jacob Appointed as Chief of Police

Santa Monica officials have appointed Darrick Jacob as the city’s next Chief of Police, marking the first time in more than 40 years that...

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Airport -> Housing Measure Will Wait Until 2028…at Best

A proposed ballot initiative that would have allowed housing...

Here’s What the Five Candidates for Rent Control Board Said When Asked What Issues Define Their Campaign

This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...

City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission

Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s...
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