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.
Metro to Offer Free Rides Countywide on Election Day to Help Voters Get to the Polls
Voters Can Also Drop off Mail-in Ballots at 10 Metro StationsThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will make it easier for Angelenos...
Culver City Wants In on “Entertainment Zone” for Its Downtown
Image: Culver City. View the entire PDF here.The City Council of Downtown Culver City has directed staff to work with the Economic Development Subcommittee to begin...
Malibu Marks Two Years Since Tragic PCH Crash, Highlights Major Safety Progress
Senator Allen speaks at last Friday's press event. Photo: Damian KevittThe City of Malibu joined state and local leaders, law enforcement, and community members...
California Rallies for No Kings
The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place...
Roughly 1,000 People Attend No Kings March in Santa Monica
Roughly 1,000 people gathered at Palisades Park for a march down Ocean Avenue as part of the No Kings Day protests that took part...
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OPA Update 6/15/26: Epic World Cup Drone Show at the SaMo Pier, Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, &...
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Airport -> Housing Measure Will Wait Until 2028…at Best
A proposed ballot initiative that would have allowed housing...
Here’s What the Five Candidates for Rent Control Board Said When Asked What Issues Define Their Campaign
This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...
City Seeking New Members for new Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s...

