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.
SMC Continues to Add Awards to Its Journalism Portfolio
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. Lead Photo: Dodgers players and fans celebrate during the Dodgers World Series Championship parade on...
There’s a New Chance to Comment on the Airport Conversion and the Three “Draft Scenarios”
Editor's note: I'm sure we'll have a lot more to say, this is just our first look at the scenarios.This weekend, the Santa Monica...
The California E-Bike Incentive Program Second Round Application Rescheduled for May 29
Image: ElectrictBikespace.comAnyone waiting for a chance to apply for a $2,000 voucher towards the purchase of a new e-bike should have their chance on...
CalBike: Help the Caltrans Quick-Build Bill Get Out of Committee
Yesterday, the California Bicycle Coalition, CalBike, put out an action alert urging supporters to contact Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Buffy Wicks to schedule a...
OPA Update 5/19/25: 4th of July Main St. Parade Registration Now Open, Pasjoli Closing, MAINopoly Sunday, & Other Things To Do This Week
MAINopoly This Weekend (Sunday 1-5pm): Experience the best restaurants, bars & eateries by joining us for the 10th Annual “MAINopoly: A Taste of Main...
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Santa Monica’s 33rd annual Juneteenth Celebration: A Family Affair Unifying, Healing, and Restoring set for June 14
The following is a submission from the City of...
Kool Happenings: Putting The Huge In Hubris
Hubris: (noun) Excessive pride. In Greek tragedy, defiance of...
Allen Abstains as SB 79 – Upzoning Near Transit – Passes the Senate
The image above shows the portions of Santa Monica...
California’s Enviro and Smart Growth Leaders to CTC – Don’t Use Congestion Relief Funds for Highway Expansion
Later this week, or perhaps early next, California Transportation...