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…Errr….Beach Path: Bridge Connecting SaMo to Will Rogers Beach/Palisades Is Reopened
In May 2023, local officials celebrated a major milestone when a new dedicated two-way bike and pedestrian path opened, closing a long-standing gap between...
New E-Bike Legislation That Includes Mandatory License Plates Panned by Bike Safety Advocates
California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, as part of the 2025-26 legislative session. Sponsored by Assemblymember Rebecca...
SMRR, Unite Here, Cloverfield Commons Prepare for Signature Gathering Effort for Airport -> Park/Housing Ballot Measure
Supporters of a controversial proposed ballot measure that would allow up to 3,000 units of housing to be built on the current site of...
Santa Monica Fire Department expands Advanced Provider Unit
The Santa Monica Fire Department is expanding its innovative Advanced Provider Unit (APU) program, adding a second team to help respond to complex medical...
Rollout of New Housing-Near-Transit Law Encountering Confusion and Delay
The debate, amendments, passage, and signing of Senate Bill 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, dominated headlines at Streetsblog and across the...
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SMMUSD Board Approves 2026-27 45-Day Budget Revision – Incorporates New State Funding
The following is a submission from SMMUSD.The Santa Monica-Malibu...
League of Women Voters Announces Candidate Forums for Santa Monica
Every week, Next republishes an article from the City...
City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue
This week kicks off a new series looking ahead...

