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.
Exclusive articles:
City News: Second Wellbeing Project Survey Seeks Input from 5,000 Residents
Via City Press Release : SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The City of Santa Monica is seeking input from 5,000 residents for the second installment of...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: HOW DO WE GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CIVIC LIFE
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: SIX CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ON SUPPORTING YOUNG RESIDENTS
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
“Culture of Health” in Santa Monica Highlighted at Foundation Symposium
Last month, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Santa Monica is one of the 2016 winners of the coveted "Culture of Health" award...
Yes, We Invited ALL City Council Candidates to Tuesday’s Forum
I can't believe I actually have to write this post, but having seen some social media complaints from candidates complaining they weren't invited to...
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Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution
With ballots already in the mail and televised debates...
Legislation to Loosen Coastal Commission Power in Santa Monica Faces Opposition…from Community Groups in Santa Monica
Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s legislation to reduce the...
Santa Monica College Gallery Program in collaboration with the Mentor Show Program presents “Well Fed” 5/19-5/30
The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica...
Big Blue Bus On-Track for 10 Million Riders in 2026
Every week, Next republishes one or two article(s) from...

