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.
We’re Opening Our Piggy Bank for Our Summer Fundraising Drive
(Already convinced? Click here to start your donation.)While of course Santa Monica Next is always happy to receive donations, twice a year we reach...
Eyes on the Street: Wayfinding Kiosks Are in the Way
You can watch the shine flash at upcoming drivers on video at Carter Rubin'S Twitter/X.In December of 2022, the Santa Monica City Council approved...
Mayor Brock Hosts Townhall Tonight at Headspace on Michigan Ave
Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock will host an open town hall this evening at Headspace at 2417 Michigan Avenue. In am email to next...
Election Season Officially Kicks Off, But No Council Incumbents Attend First Meeting Where One Can “Pull Papers” to Collect Signatures
Today is July 15th, the day that candidates for City Council, Rent Control Board, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board and Santa Monica College...
Bitcoin Enthusiasts Rejoice As Santa Monica Takes First Steps on Opening “Bitcoin Office”
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to move forward with creating a “Santa Monica Bitcoin Office” with the help of...
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OPA Update 2/13/24: OPA Monthly Meeting Recap, Not No Bar Opens on Main St., Valentines Day Options, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Feb 10 Monthly Meeting Recap: Click here to watch the meeting in...
Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Starts in LA on Monday
On Monday, February 17, Metro will begin issuing $293...
City Council Provides Direction on Key Areas of Focus for a City Reparations & Landback Program
A program of restorative justice may finally be coming...
City Resumes Permit Parking Enforcement on Monday
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, the city of...