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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Malibu Marks Two Years Since Tragic PCH Crash, Highlights Major Safety Progress

Senator Allen speaks at last Friday's press event. Photo: Damian KevittThe City of Malibu joined state and local leaders, law enforcement, and community members...

California Rallies for No Kings

The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place...

Roughly 1,000 People Attend No Kings March in Santa Monica

Roughly 1,000 people gathered at Palisades Park for a march down Ocean Avenue as part of the No Kings Day protests that took part...

ICE Hits Local Carwash

Image: Screenshot of Instagram video by Caroline Torosis.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly detained several people at a Santa Monica car wash Friday...

No Kings Rally at Palisades Park Tomorrow

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Palisades Park at Montana Avenue, Santa MonicaSupporters of the “No Kings” movement plan to...

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Sixth annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held Nov. 11 at Santa Monica Pier

The following is a submission from the City of...

OPA Update 11/06/25: FINAL OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Monday, ICE at Santa Monica Reopening, & Other Things To Do This Weekend

FINAL OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Monday 11/10: This month's meeting will be at the...

Kool Happenings: The Kingdom Was Lost

Whether taken as a proverb or a nursery rhyme,...
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