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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Hello, Saul. See You Around, Jason

A quick programming note. As of today, Jason Islas is taking a leave of absence from Santa Monica Next. Jason is leaving to work on one...

Here’s the Questionnaire We’re Sending to the 10 Candidates for City Council

Santa Monica Next has just sent out the following letter to every registered candidate for City Council. If you know someone running for office,...

Get Ready to #VoteLocal: Santa Monica’s Local Races Take Shape

While much of the nation is wringing its hands over who will become the next president of the United States, Santa Monica’s local races...

Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters: No on L.U.V.E.

The Los Angeles League of Conservation (LALCV) voters released a statement earlier this week urging Santa Monica voters to reject the Land Use Voter...

Get A Peek at the Downtown Santa Monica of 2030

Santa Monica city planners offered a glimpse into the future of the bayside city's thriving downtown Thursday. The new online tool lets visitors see which properties...

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OPA Update 3/4/26: OPA Happy Hour Tonight/Wednesday!

Our (that would be OPA's) first community happy hour...

League of Women Voters to Honor Four Local Leaders at 2026 Yellow Rose Awards

The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica will...

Eyes on the Street: City Forgets Daylighting When Repainting Curbs

Photo: Eli Gill is seeing white, not red, at...

This Saturday Is the Spring Fling on Montana Ave.

Spring Fling on Montana Avenue11:00 AM – 6:00 PMMontana...
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