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.
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Ocean Way Festival Marks Latest Step in Santa Monica’s Reinvention as an Entertainment Destination
Santa Monica's efforts to redefine itself as a destination for entertainment and experiences rather than primarily shopping and dining will take another major step...
Keeping Santa Monica Housed: New Renter Aid Program Launches
Every week, Santa Monica Next re-publishes a story from the City Manager's Newsletter. This week, the story has been slightly edited because the newsletter...
COAST Returns
The Santa Monica COAST open streets event returned yesterday after an eight-year hiatus, as part of the city's celebration of the final World Cup...
6 Artists Selected for Residencies at the Bergamot Station Arts Center
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Image: Dopamine, Primeras Impesiones by Nicolette Spear.Six Los Angeles County-based artists have been...
Dem. Club Makes Endorsements in Rent Control Board, School, College Board Elections. Fails to Reach Consensus on City Council.
Last night, the Santa Monica Democratic Club held its annual endorsement meeting, and, in a sign of both how hotly contested this year’s election...
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OPA Update 8/10/26: OPA Meeting Tonight, Met Her on Main Opens Today, Negotiations for the Civic Auditorium Anchor Tuesday’s Council Meeting, & Things To...
August OPA Monthly Meeting Today/Monday (Aug 10): The meeting is...
Santa Monicans for Renters Rights Makes Their Endorsements: Caroline Torosis and Danny Ivanov for Council and More
Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR) held an...
Kool Happenings: Zeus’ Law and the Innocent Soldier
Zeus' LawRecently, I became one of the millions around...
Big Blue Bus Service Changes Start on Sunday, 8/9
The following is a submission from the city.Beginning Sunday,...

