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.
Eyes on the Street: Bikeway Construction on Broadway at 6th Street
Via reader Eli Gill comes this picture, taken earlier this morning, of construction of the Broadway protected bikeway at its intersection with 6th Street.The...
SMFD Launches City Ambulance Program
The following is via the City of Santa Monica.The Santa Monica Fire Department launched a new, in-house Ambulance Operator Program on Feb. 1, part...
Rick Crocker 5k Run/Walk Coming Back on 5/21
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026⏰ 4:30 PM📍 Santa Monica Pier💲 $45 entry fee (Free for youth and active military – registration required)Lace up and...
Another Conspiracy Theory, This One Around a Vehicle Miles Tax, Comes to California
In early 2026, California’s plan to explore replacing its long-standing gas tax with a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fee ignited a firestorm of public...
Spoke/City Host Sunday Bike Ride to Showcase Bergamot Improvements
City staff and Santa Monica Spoke will host a free community bike ride on Sunday, Feb. 15, offering residents a firsthand look at recent...
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City Council Takes Ownership of Local Homelessness Response
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 8/6/26: Homeless on Metro Down 57%, Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series Tonight, Art Festival on Ocean Ave., & Other Things...
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Tonight/Thursday): Join your...
Santa Monica to Rename Vicente Terrace as Silas White Street, Marking Restorative Justice Milestone
The City of Santa Monica will formally rename a...
Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions
California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...

