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.
Airport Conversion Project Holds Major Outreach Meeting. Releases New Survey Online.
This Saturday, the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project kicked off “Phase 2b” of its multi-year outreach process to guide a consulting team in creating...
Airport Conversion Team Launches Its Third Online Survey
Following the completion of Saturday’s public meeting (more on that later), the Santa Monica Airport Conversion Project launched its third survey to bring in...
City Releases “Draft Guiding Principals” for Airport Conversion Project Before Tomorrow’s Public Meeting
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.The city of Santa Monica Wednesday released a draft of the Guiding Principles for...
Statewide Speed Camera Pilot Program Is Not Moving Very Fast – If At All
This article first appeared at Streetsblog California.None of the six cities authorized to test the use of speed enforcement cameras has deployed them yet.A...
Dem. Club Hosts End of Year Party and Holiday Toy Drive
The Santa Monica Democratic Club is hosting its annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive at Santa Monica Brew Works (1920 Colorado Avenue) this Sunday...
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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...