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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ICYMI : City Locks “Staggered Gates” on Expo Bike Path

via City Press Release : Six sets of staggered gates along the Exposition Corridor Bicycle & Pedestrian Path will be activated today, September 28. The...

Sierra Club: No on LV

It's getting crowded on the "No on LV" bandwagon. Earlier today, The Sierra Club has announced its opposition to Measure LV Sunday. The Sierra Club...

VOTE LOCAL Q AND A – What Can and Should Santa Monica Do About Climate Change

Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...

It Must Be Campaign Season Again

Sigh. In 2014 I learned how rough and tumble politics can be in Santa Monica. Under Jason Islas' leadership, we ran a successful Vote Local...

League of Conservation Voters Endorses Davis, O’Day, Winterer. Passes on Vazquez

Last week, the City of Santa Monica was honored for "creating a culture of health" and released a report showing the City was ahead...

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John Adams Middle School Named 2026 California Distinguished School

The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified...

Why Santa Monica Needs More “Agile” Streets

If you drive, walk, or bike around Santa Monica,...

City Touts Success of Realignment Plan on Safety, Infrastructure. Calls for Renewed Economic Focus

The Santa Monica City Council is touting measurable progress...

BBB Reminder: Service Changes on April 5th

From the Big Blue Bus: Beginning Sunday, April 5, new...
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