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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Santa Monica Next Endorsements : Yes on Measure F

Santa Monica Next is a party of a 501c(3) and as such cannot make candidate endorsements. However, we can weigh in on ballot measures...

New City Manager and Top Staff, District Elections for City Council, Zero Tolerance Policing and “Othering” Attacks on Their Opponents – The Safer Slate...

Last Monday evening, the night before the City Council meeting, the incumbent Safer Santa Monica Slate was hosted by Northeast Neighbors, one of Santa...

Today Is the Last Day to Submit Questions for the r/SantaMonica Subreddit Candidate’s Forum

If you’re not part of a political group or involved with your neighborhood association (or even if you are in your neighborhood association but...

Council Majority Makes Symbolic Vote to Try and Persuade Voters to Vote for Measures K and PSK

At this week’s City Council meeting, the Council held a “study session” with the city staff on how best to spend the money that...

City Extends Time to Take the Airport Conversion Survey

The Santa Monica Airport Conversion planning and outreach announced earlier today that it will be extending the time for people to take and complete...

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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups

Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...

Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey

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

Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today

The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...

New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders

The following is a press release from the City...
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