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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ICE Hits Local Carwash

Image: Screenshot of Instagram video by Caroline Torosis.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly detained several people at a Santa Monica car wash Friday...

No Kings Rally at Palisades Park Tomorrow

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Palisades Park at Montana Avenue, Santa MonicaSupporters of the “No Kings” movement plan to...

Vons Is Open on Lincoln/Broadway

Image: The Slay Mama/RedditThis morning, Santa Monica got a new grocery store when Vons opened its newest branch at 710 Broadway. A line snaked...

Two More Nights of K-Pop Tribute at the Pier

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will join fans around the world in celebrating K-Pop sensation...

Newsom Vetoes Allen’s SB 682 Which Would Have Limited Sale of Items with “Forever Chemicals”

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 682, authored by Senator Ben Allen, sought to dramatically limit the presence of harmful “forever chemicals” in consumer...

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What Are School Board Candidates’ Top Priorities

This week, the Santa Monica Democratic Club published the...

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...
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