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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City Council Unanimously Backs Study on Parking Tax for Better, Safer, Transportation

By a 6-0 vote, the City Council voted to study placing a measure on the November 2024 ballot that would tax paid parking to...

Council Votes for Airport Outreach Plan. Process Will Be Led by Sasaki

Last night, the Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously for a public outreach process and consultant team to lead that process for how the...

City Readies Five Year Contract Extension for Pier Security But Vendors Want Program Focused on Better Opportunities Not More Enforcement

Tonight, the City Council will consider a request to extend the security contract for A. G. Coast, Corp. dba California Panther for another five...

Council Considers First Steps for Transportation Funding Measure That Could be on November 2024 Ballot

At tomorrow’s City Council meeting, a motion by Councilmembers Gleam Davis, Caroline Torosis and Jesse Zwick directs city staff to “evaluate the potential” to...

City Council Votes to Open Public Process for Rehabilitation and Reopening of Civic Center

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council voted unanimously and quickly to create an “Request For Proposals Process” so that anyone can bring forward a...

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Meet Our New Board Chair, Steve Horn

Streetsblog California, Streetsblog San Francisco, and Streetsblog Los Angeles,...

Santa Monica’s Aging and Disability Action Plan Moves Forward

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

SMMUSD Superintendent’s Message: Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, Welcome back...
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