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.
After Years of Debate and Negotiation, County Will Hear ‘Flawed’ 2017 SMMUSD Separation Plan Tonight
In 2017, the City of Malibu filed a petition with the County to separate the public schools located within its city boundaries from those...
Last Council Meeting for the Current Majority Ends in Ugly Airing of Grievances
“Apparently we’re reliving our past,” said Councilmember Gleam Davis on an open-mic as the Council returned from closed session. I’m not sure exactly what...
Beyond Just the Vote Counts, Here Are the Winners and Losers from the Local Election
Winners:United Democratic SlateDan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell and Natalya Zernitskaya decided to run as a slate for city Council. All four of them...
With Just Some Mail-In and Provisional Ballots Left, the Progressive United Slate Expands Its Lead
In an interview with the Daily Press held late last afternoon, Mayor Phil Brock said he still wasn't sure what the results of the...
Santa Monica Approves Ballot Measures to Raise Revenue for Schools, Roads and Public Safety
Santa Monica Approves Ballot Measures to Raise Revenue for Schools, Roads and Public SafetyWhile Santa Monicans are still waiting for the final word on...
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Santa Monica Opens Applications for “Cannabis Equity Program” Microgrants
The following is a press release from the City...
Statewide Speed Camera Pilot Program Is Not Moving Very Fast – If At All
This article first appeared at Streetsblog California.None of the...
Dem. Club Hosts End of Year Party and Holiday Toy Drive
The Santa Monica Democratic Club is hosting its annual...
OPA Update 12/5/24: OPA Holiday Party (Sunday), Miracle on Main St. Tree Lighting (Sunday), & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Holiday Party Details: We hope to see you THIS Sunday,...