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:
Santa Monica Leads on Bike Share, But Is Willing to Let the Region Catch Up
While researching the Streetsblog Los Angeles story concerning the new regional push for bike share, I had a chance to talk with Santa Monica...
How Are We Doing?
As we approach the two month anniversary of the launch of Santa Monica Next, we wanted to take a moment to ask you, our...
Santa Monica Fights Against SMO Crashes, FAA Makes Them Possible (Updated Tuesday at Noon)
I listened to the wup-wup-wup-wup of the helicopter's flying overhead, I cursed inwardly and got up to double-check the front door was locked. Usually...
Thanks Everyone for a Great Fundraiser at Juan and Sirinya’s!
Thanks everyone who came out to our Santa Monica fundraiser at Juan and Sirinya Matute's. We raised nearly $1,000 (in addition to the over...
Featured Event: Coastal Cleanup Day
It's billed as the largest volunteer day on the planet, bigger than Santa Monica, bigger than California, bigger even than all of America. Coastal...
Latest
OPA Update 12/1/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, New City Law Requires Owners to Register Vacant Properties, & Street...
OPA Holiday Party DetailsMark your calendar to join us the...
SMMUSD Students Honored by National Merit Scholarship Program
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. Photo: The...
Feast on a Ferris Wheel With a 90-Foot-Tall Turkey and All the Light Trimmings for Thanksgiving – And Next Will Be Back Next Week
The following is a press release from the Pier...
SMC’s Corsair Track Closed to the Public from 12/1 to Spring 2026
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsair Track & Field, located at SMC’s...

