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.
Absent a Miracle, the City Council Race Is Over and the Four Members of the United Democratic Slate Are Elected
“I'm going to wait until all the votes are in (to see) if something happens and there's a major miracle," outgoing Mayor Phil Brock...
PAL Celebrates Halloween Success, Announces Holiday Toy Drive
The following is an announcement from PAL. All puns are their responsibility.Halloween night was a BOO-tiful evening as the Santa Monica Police Activities League...
OPA Update 11/18/24: OPA Emergency Preparedness Group Meeting Wednesday 6pm, Main St. Listed on LA Times “11 Essential Walks to See the Best of...
OPA Emergency Preparedness Group Meeting Wednesday 6pm: All those interested are invited to attend at the 2601 Main St. Library community meeting room at...
Santa Monica Unveils Plaque Inscribed with Apology to Black Residents
The following article was submitted by the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica unveiled a plaque outside city hall this week inscribed with the Statement...
After Years of Debate and Negotiation, County Will Hear ‘Flawed’ 2017 SMMUSD Separation Plan Tonight
In 2017, the City of Malibu filed a petition with the County to separate the public schools located within its city boundaries from those...
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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...