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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Go Metro! MTA Films a Visit to the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Regular readers of Metro's blogsite, The Source, know that one of the best features is the videos. Last week, Metro unveiled its newest video...
Santa Monica Walks Wants to Know : What Are Your Experiences Walking in Santa Monica?
On Facebook, Santa Monica Walks is asking for your help re-identifying some of the most dangerous experiences in Santa Monica. Following, the passage of...
The Salary Discussion: Let’s Start with the Basics
Last week's report on salaries of the top earners in Santa Monica has struck a nerve and dominated the political discussion in the city...
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...
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Op/Ed: Oil Shocks Will Keep Coming. High-Speed Rail Can Boost Our Resilience
Alan Minsky is the Executive Director of Progressive Democrats...
Multifaceted Approach to Reduce Fire Risk Advances out of Committee
The following is a submission from the office of...
Baywatch Returns to Santa Monica…Back Where It Belongs
Every week, Santa Monica Next reprints a story from...
John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.A student from...

