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.
CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) quietly cancelled the statewide e-bike incentive program; a week after the announcement made news, the official website for...
AI in Action: How Hayden AI is Solving Real-World Mobility Challenges
By Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AIArtificial intelligence is everywhere in the headlines today. From generative tools creating artwork to bold visions of autonomous...
Prop. 50 Is Passed Overwhelmingly by Voters. What’s Next?
Proposition 50 passed in California on Tuesday with a decisive margin—roughly 4,971,914 “Yes” votes vs. 2,826,189 “No” votes, out of about 7,809,756 total votes...
Santa Monica Installing 10 Sleek, Modern, Bus Shelters
Santa Monica has unveiled nine new bus shelters, with another on its way, across the city to upgrade the experience for the city’s riders....
Santa Monica Super Advocate Featured in Momentum Magazine
"We might not proclaim Caro Vilain our new hero, but we certainly need a few more like her in the world using her creative...
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Pacific Park Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration With Special Ride Offers Through June 11
via the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica...
Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California...
City Opens Applications for Boards and Commissions Seats
Santa Monica residents interested in shaping city policy and...
OPA Update 5/28/26: Massilia Restaurant to Open on Main St., Venice Beach’s ‘Ballerina Clown’ CVS is Closing, SMPD Santa Monica Place Substation Grand Opening...
Ocean Park Social Club Cookbook Club on Monday: A Cookbook...

