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.
High-Speed Rail Board Meeting Recap: New Chair, New Construction Team, New Timeline, New Business Plan
Yesterday, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors met with a full agenda. When the meeting was over, the Board had appointed a...
California Just Pulled the Rug Out From Under Transit
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted Friday to approve sweeping changes to the state’s cap-and-trade (or cap-and-invest) program, moving forward despite warnings from...
You Don’t Need a TAP Card for the BBB Anymore
Big Blue Bus riders can now pay their fare by simply tapping a contactless credit or debit card, or a mobile wallet such as...
City Approves MOU with Coastal Commission
The first half of the story was written with an AI Assist.This week, the city council approved a memorandum of understanding with the California...
Here’s How to Vote Before Election Day in California
With the June 2, 2026, Election Day approaching, California election officials are encouraging voters to make a plan now for returning their ballots or...
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OPA Update 6/15/26: Epic World Cup Drone Show at the SaMo Pier, Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, &...
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Airport -> Housing Measure Will Wait Until 2028…at Best
A proposed ballot initiative that would have allowed housing...
Here’s What the Five Candidates for Rent Control Board Said When Asked What Issues Define Their Campaign
This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...
City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s...

