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.
Los Angeles Anti–Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption
Just because Senate Bill 79 was signed into law in October doesn’t mean the war over housing near transit in Los Angeles is over — it’s...
Shock Poll Shows Overwhelming Support to Keep Airport Open
A new poll released earlier today in the Santa Monica Daily Press claims overwhelming support among Santa Monica voters for keeping the Santa Monica...
Santa Monica Could Explore Entry into 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade
Image from Gemini.Santa Monica city officials are considering whether to pursue a civic float in the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, a move supporters...
Will City Place Parcel Tax on Fall Ballot?
Last week, the Citizens United Ordinance to Preserve City Funding of the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) was submitted to the city clerk...
Proposed 456-Unit Mixed-Use Housing Project at 2716 Ocean Park Boulevard Advances; Community Meeting Scheduled
A proposed mixed-use development at 2716 Ocean Park Boulevard could bring 456 new homes and ground-floor retail to a key corridor just north of...
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Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...
Dem. Club Makes Endorsements in Rent Control Board, School, College Board Elections. Fails to Reach Consensus on City Council.
Last night, the Santa Monica Democratic Club held its...
Friday Night Lights come to John Adams – Free Drop-n Flag Football Every Friday Night All Summer
Every week Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
OPA Update 7/16/26: OPA July Meeting Recap, Beachella Details, Massive Coast Event Sunday, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
COAST 2026 (Sunday): The revival of the COAST Open Streets...

