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.
Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes
Back in April, our editor gave an interview to the city of Santa Monica about his experiences bicycling in the city and his excitement...
Community Meeting for Housing Project at 1435 Fifth Street Will Be Tomorrow, July 1, at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more about plans for the proposed 1435 Fifth Street affordable housing development at a community open house tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 1, at...
Watch the World Cup knockout stage on Third Street Promenade
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica’s World Cup fun continues this week as both the Mexico and U.S....
Minimum Wage Set to Rise Tomorrow
Photo: Activists advocate for a $15 minimum wage in Los Angeles in 2015 from Capital and Main.Happy fiscal New Year Santa Monica.Every year on...
JSX Expands Service From Santa Monica Airport With New Oakland Flights
Despite ongoing controversy surrounding scheduled passenger service at Santa Monica Airport, JSX is expanding its operations with new nonstop flights to Oakland beginning this...
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6 Artists Selected for Residencies at the Bergamot Station Arts Center
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 7/20/26: Beachella Line-up and Local Ticket Pre-Sale Details, State of the City Event on Main St. Thursday, & Other Things To Do...
BIG Beachella News: The Killers, Olivia Dean to Headline...
Kool Happenings: We’ve Come All Undone and The Lords of the Tech Ring
In trying to write that portion of my life...
Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...

