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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Join Us Next Friday by Making Your Own Park for Park(ing) Day in Santa Monica

(Update: This article has been updated because I mis-understood an email. - DN) Next Friday is Park(ing) Day, the international day of protest for open...

Help Us Make Santa Monica and Its Neighbors Ready for Vision Zero

(Note: Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next are partnering with Los Angeles Walks and Place It! on a grant proposal to the #la2050...

Happy Birthday, Santa Monica Next

One year ago today, the Southern California Streets Initiative launched Santa Monica Next. Our only staff writer was Gary Kavanagh, although myself, Juan Matute,...

Save the Date: Streetsblog and Santa Monica Next Host City Council Candidates Forum on 9/22

On September 22, Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next will host a public forum for the candidates for City Council of the City of Santa Monica. The event...

Is Santa Monica Ready for Vision Zero?

"Vision Zero." It's become a buzz-term for safe streets recently. The internationally effective transportation management plan has made streets safer across Europe. With New York...

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Two-week Closure to Southbound PCH/Moomat Ahiko Way Ramp

The following is a submission from the City of...

Kool Happenings: Music, Poetry, Art and Rebellion

In the 60s, from Dylan and Baez to Country...

West LA Councilmember Park Shares Concerns with SMO Operations

Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park, who's district includes...
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