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 Votes “No” on Giving Voters Chance to Close Budget Shortfall, Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Last night, by a 4-3 vote, the City Council voted against placing a measure on the fall ballot that would have generated $7 million...

United City Council Pushes Back at Santa Monica Coalition’s Mis-Information Banner

In a rare show of solidarity, the Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday, June 25 meeting to direct city staff to...

Who’s Next Podcast with Dr. Paul Drew of the Swish

This week's episode of Who's Next features an interview with Dr. Paul Drew, familiar to Santa Monia Next readers as the editor/publisher of The...

Santa Monica Next Wins Press Club Award for Short Series About Misinformation Clouding Policy at City Hall

When I first approached my Board of Directors about bringing back Santa Monica Next and helming it as editor in a part-time capacity, I...

Brock, Negrete, Davis Take Aim at “Santa Monica Is Not Safe” Series of Signs at the Promenade

At tomorrow night’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council, a motion will be presented by Mayor Phil Brock, Vice-Mayor Lana Negrete and Councilmember...

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City Council Activates Plans to Combat Homelessness

A new five-year plan to tackle homelessness is coming...

Santa Monica College Theatre Arts to Stage “Grease” March 28-April 6

The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
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