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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Council Could Extend Recreational Marijuana Licenses Until February, 2026. Sales Begin Next Thursday.

In October, the City Council passed a temporary ordinance that changed zoning ordinances to allow existing medical marijuana facilities to sell to anyone 21...

City Posts a Video Celebrating the 17th Street Bikeways

Last Saturday, the City of Santa Monica threw a party to celebrate the 17th Street protected bikeways at their official opening. A good time...

Donate Today to Support Santa Monica Next in 2024 and Beyond…

Like any non-profit publication, Santa Monica Next relies on reader donations to continue publishing and plan for the future. We’re proud of what we’ve...

Police Reform Commission Meets Tonight to (Re)Pass Proposal on Contextual Stops

Earlier this month, the Santa Monica Police Reform Commission passed a motion that would change the way that SMPD can perform traffic stops to...

Look for Damien at the Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run This Saturday

Sadly, I already registered for the Santa Monica-Venice Holiday run on Saturday morning and won't be able to make the opening of the 17th...

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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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