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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Plan Would Replace Santa Monica Business Park Adjacent Building with 375 Unit Mixed-Use Housing Project
Major changes are coming to Ocean Park Boulevard (adjacent to the Santa Monica Airport, Clover Park and the Santa Monica Business Park) if a...
Council Wrap: New DTSM Board, Pico Bus Stop Approved, Protected Bike Lanes Approved, Changes to the RAND Developer Agreement and More.
Next is debuting a new feature this week. Following City Council meetings we’ll have a quick recap of all of the pieces of legislation...
RAND Looking for City Approval to Change Downtown Headquarters Building
(Photo: Miles Freeman/Google)RAND Seeks Changes to 25-Year-Old Development Deal to Allow for Mixed-UseAt tonight’s City Council meeting, the RAND Corporation is seeking changes in...
Legislative Update: Summer Recess Edition
Which Bills Are Alive and Which Have Died in the California Legislature as Electeds Take Summer BreakJuly 18 was the last day for the...
Eyes on the Promenade: Exciting Storefronts Promise New Offerings
Just a couple of years ago, the 3rd Street Promenade seemed to be on its last legs. Storefront vacancies were higher than they should...
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City’s E-Bike Voucher Program Serves 122 Residents in First Year
The following post, by Peter Roquemore, Sustainability Analyst for...
Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel To Shine For Labor Day With 90-Foot-Tall American Flag Tribute
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will pay...
Kool Happenings: Formerly Known as Republicans
What's in a name?The name "Republican", for instance.One would...
OPA Update 8/28/25: ICE Activity in Santa Monica, Nordstrom Closes, Tipsy Scholar Chardonnay Master Class @ AJA, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
NO OPA UPDATE MONDAY DUE TO LABOR DAY HOLIDAYICE...