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.
Bergamot Comedy Festival Returns to Santa Monica, March 24–28
Laughter, learning and rising voices in stand-up come to Santa Monica this spring with the Bergamot Comedy Festival, a week-long celebration of comedic arts...
New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes
Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-SD) has introduced Senate Bill 1167, legislation aimed at tightening California’s oversight of electric mopeds and other higher-speed electrically powered two-wheelers that...
“Water is Life” Workshop Focuses on Santa Monica Watershed, This Wednesday
The Santa Monica Great Park Coalition is partnering with the Verdant Venice Group to host a community workshop focused on stormwater, watershed health, and...
East Pico Safety Project Finished — City Hosting Celebration March 7
Construction is complete on the City of Santa Monica’s East Pico Safety Project, and officials are inviting residents to celebrate and experience the new...
CalBike: Enforce Existing Laws, Don’t Create New Nuisance Ones
Earlier this week, Streetsblog reported on Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda). As part of...
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Historic Restoration Complete at Santa Monica Airport
Every week, Next republishes a piece from City Manager...
The Santa Monica/Coastal Commission Bill Is Still Alive, and the Rest of the Legislative Update from Streetsblog California
Assembly Bill 1740 has been significantly amended since its...
OPA Update 8/17/26: Main St. Closed for Farmers Market THIS Sunday, Back to School Tips, DineLA Deals, & Other Things To Do This Week
This Sunday (Aug 23): First Ocean Park Farmer’s Market...
Santa Monica Forward’s Neighborhood Block Party Is This Weekend
Saturday, August 22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Washington Avenue between...

