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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Santa Monica Remains in Zbur’s Bill to Limit Coastal Commission Powers

Assemblymember Rick Zbur’s (D-Santa Monica) legislation to give greater local permitting powers to a handful of cities in areas where the California Coastal Commission...

Opposition Melts Away as Durazo Announces Major Changes to SB 1361

With the way advocates, and news reports, were talking about Senate Bill 1361, legislation written in response to cities balking at supporting transit projects to avoid last...

Great Park Coalition Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Original Great Park Vote with Picnic as Airport->Survey Deadline Approaches

Photo of 1934 golf tournament at the original park. Credit UCLA Archives provided by Great Park Coalition.Santa Monica residents will have a chance to...

Group of E-Bike Regulation Bills Advance in Assembly

On Monday night, the Assembly Transportation Committee advanced four pieces of legislation designed to regulate the growing e-bike and e-motorcycle industries. As the popularity...

Surf-Inspired Eatery Set to Open at Colorado Center As City Sees Growth in Eateries

Image provided by BXP.A new all-day cafe and restaurant is getting ready to open its doors in Santa Monica this summer, bringing a mix...

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We Went to Sacramento Because Enough Is Enough

Julie Nicholson is a member of the San Francisco...

Council Reforms Board & Commission Structures and Adds New Restorative Justice Commission 

Santa Monicans can expect several changes to their boards...

Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution

With ballots already in the mail and televised debates...
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