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.
Safety Tips for Halloween from Santa Monica Families for Safe Streets
Santa Monica Families for Safe Streets shares this list of safety tips for tonight. You can join their efforts to make Santa Monica a...
Make Santa Monica Fun Again – City Examines Plan to Create an Entertainment Zone for the Promenade
At last week’s City Council meeting, businesses and restaurants on the Promenade got a double dose of good news. First, the city reported that...
Big Blue Bus Hosts Opening for Off-leash Dog Run on Saturday, November 9
The following announcement comes from the Big Blue Bus. Image:Skycaptain2/FlickrThe city of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus will host a free community event...
Grant Elementary Wins ‘Golden Sneaker’ for Most Participation in Bike It! Walk It! Bus It!
Santa Monica is well known for having one of the biggest and baddest Walk/Bike/Scoot/Bus to school days in the country with its uniquely branded...
Metro Seeking Input on Plans for Affordable Housing at 17th Street/SMC Rail Stop
Los Angeles Metro is seeking input from interested parties about what they would like to see for an affordable housing development that will be...
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Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog USA. Main...
How Caltrans Measures Induced Travel: Comments Open Through Friday
The following article first appeared at Streetsblog California.Two key Caltrans...
PAL Celebrates Halloween Success, Announces Holiday Toy Drive
The following is an announcement from PAL. All puns...
Santa Monica College Jazz Ensemble Honors Jazz Legend Quincy Jones in Live Concert Dec. 2
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College.The Santa...