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.
Op/Ed: California’s Momentum on Transportation Emission Reductions Stops Here?
Neil Matouka is a climate and energy policy expert based in Sacramento. Transportation emissions represent roughly 40% of the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. There...
Santa Monica’s “No Kings Day” Rally Scheduled for This Saturday at Palisades Park
This Saturday, activists around the country will mark "No Kings Day" with protests designed to remind people of America's anti-oligarchical history and contrast that...
Legislative Update from Streetsblog at the Halfway Point: June 10, 2025
Last week was the deadline for bills to clear the house where they were introduced or they cannot be considered until the next legislative...
Senate and Assembly Reach Budget Agreement to Save Transit
Senator Scott Wiener's (D-SF) office announced Monday that the state legislature reached a budget agreement that walks California back from a transit fiscal cliff.When...
SMPD Posts Statement Affirming They Are Not Aiding with ICE Raids
As federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted raids at work centers in Paramount City and escalated protests in Los Angeles, the Santa Monica...
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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...