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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Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!

News

Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus – Free Rides on Wednesday

BBB

OPA Update 4/20/26: Approves Framework for Major Events Tied to World Cup & Olympics, FREE Heavy Handed Burgers Today, Earth Day Activities, & Other...

News

City Approves Plan to Dramatically Increase Airport Park

News

Damien Newton - October 4, 2016

While the battle over how much control the City of Santa Monica has over the leases and operations of its airport continues in court...

Happy New Year, See You Tomorrow

Uncategorized

Damien Newton - October 3, 2016

Barring any breaking news, Santa Monica Next is taking the day off to with a Happy New Years to all those celebrating today.

VOTE LOCAL Q AND A – Vision Zero

Election 2016

Damien Newton - September 29, 2016

Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...

ICYMI : City Locks “Staggered Gates” on Expo Bike Path

Mobility

Damien Newton - September 29, 2016

via City Press Release :Six sets of staggered gates along the Exposition Corridor Bicycle & Pedestrian Path will be activated today, September 28. The...