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.
Westside Cities Advance Bus Lane Plan Ahead of 2028 Olympics
A coalition of Westside cities is moving forward with a plan to speed up bus service across some of the region’s most congested corridors,...
Santa Monica Selects Jay Baldwin as Poet Laureate
The Santa Monica City Council has confirmed Jay Baldwin as the city’s second poet laureate, approving a two-year appointment during its most recent meeting.Baldwin,...
Eyes on the Street: Red Bus Lanes on Broadway
Eagle-eyed reader Eli Gill sends another picture of modern transportation improvements. This time it's a red bus-only lane on Broadway.Santa Monica has opened new...
City Removes the Interim Tag, Appoints Von Tongeln City Attorney
The Santa Monica City Council voted at their 2/298 meeting night to appoint Heidi von Tongeln as the city’s permanent city attorney, elevating her...
The Field Is Set for Race to Represent SaMo at County Supes: Horvath Draws Two Challengers
Image: St. John's Cancer InstituteWith the candidate filing deadline now closed, three candidates will compete for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ Third...
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Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated...
Pacific Park Extends Dolly Parton Special Pink Ferris Wheel Tribute Through Weekend
The Following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
Santa Monica Airport Park Plan Moves Into Next Phase After Thousands Weigh In
The planning process for transforming the former Santa Monica...
Streetsblog’s Legislative Update: Take Action
This is the last week for the legislature, and...

