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.
Brock, Negrete, Parra and de la Torre Vote to Delay on Passing Rules Prohibiting Council from “Accepting Gifts” for Votes
The “ethics for thee and not for me” City Council strikes again.Last night, the Santa Monica City Council voted to postpone “indefinitely” an ordinance...
Newsom Vetoes Resilient Schools Bill Citing Budget Concerns
Image: Newsom and Gonzalez from when he actually signed a piece of her legislation last year. That bill expanded paid sick leave.Over the weekend,...
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica’s MANGo Bikeway Extension Is Now Open
The 1/8-mile-long facility includes two short stretches of bike/walk path and a block of two-way protected bike lanes. These connect the neighborhood greenway across...
OPA Update 9/23/24: 69 Apartments Over Retail Proposed at 2307 Lincoln Blvd., The Lobster’s 25th Anniversary Bash, & Other Things To Do This Week
Upcoming OPA Calendar of Events: Sunday 10/6: Heal the Bay Beach Clean-UpMonday 10/14: Monthly OPA Meeting featuring Police Chief Batista and School Bond Pro/Con PanelSaturday...
Yes on K
Image: The campaign for and against Measure K has been so subdued that I had couldn't find a graphic.Santa Monica Next urges you to...
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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...