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.
Neilson Way’s Slower Speed Limits Are Now Posted
In its most recent news roundup, the Ocean Park Association noted that the promised speed limit reductions on Neilson Way between Pico Boulevard and...
Help Us Reach Our End of the Year Fundraising Goal of $15,000
As we discussed earlier today, Santa Monica Next has had a great year despite a budget that doesn’t even afford us a full-time editor....
How You Can Get Involved with Santa Monica Next
By pretty much all accounts, Santa Monica Next had a good year. Santa Monica’s youngest and scrappiest news organization actually grew our readership well...
Here’s Some Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Santa Monica, and We’ll Be Back on Monday
Via the Ocean Park Association, here's some restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving:Thanksgiving Restaurant Meal Options: Papille Gustative: They are offering this multicourse meal for $49 on Thursday,...
It Was Another Terrible Election for the Pulse Polls
This might be the last time we look in on the laughably inaccurate Pulse Polls as their influence has waned after inacurate after inacurate...
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Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...
OPA Update: Main St. 4th of July Parade Details, New Tacos Por Favor Opens on Lincoln Blvd., Nordstrom Santa Monica Place Closing, & Things...
Main St. Parade Details: The parade starts FRIDAY at...