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.
City Moves Forward with Permanent Scooter/Ebike Share System
At last night’s City Council meeting, the Council made the first step to make its “Scooter Program” permanent and begin the process of bringing...
Opinion: Is Kamala Harris ‘The Climate President We’ve Been Waiting For’?
Photo: Gage SkidmoreHey look, I got published in Streetsblog USA.As activists and journalists ponder what a Harris presidency would mean for the country’s efforts...
SMC Barrett Gallery to Host Opening Reception Aug. 3 for “Still Blowin’ – 42 Years of Glass at SMC” Exhibition
Image caption: A close-up photograph of heating blown glass to a working temperature — over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit — will be on display as...
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...
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Santa Monica College Theatre Arts to Stage “Grease” March 28-April 6
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
Kool Happenings: The Little Match Boy and Crypto-creep
In the early 1950s, when many of us had...
Santa Monica Earns $3.5 Million in Grants for Safer Streets Projects
Photo: The intersection of 23rd and Hill via Google...
Locals’ Night Returns to the Santa Monica Pier on March 20 with Live Music, Classic Cars, and Community Fun
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.The...