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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Governor Signs Package of Transportation Safety/Funding Bills

With just hours left to sign or veto yesterday, Governor Newsom signed all five pieces of legislation we've been waiting on. Full coverage coming...

Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, a major land-use reform aimed at promoting housing construction near...

Zbur Legislation to Expand Electrification Signed by Governor

California cities and counties with populations over 75,000 will soon be required to develop detailed electrification plans under a new law signed by Governor...

Newsom Signs Zbur Bill to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 648, legislation aimed at making it easier for California’s community colleges to build housing for students, faculty,...

Streetsblog California Opens Its Short Video Series

https://www.tiktok.com/@streetsblogla8/video/7558250623544659231?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7558264084064896526Yesterday, Streetsblog Los Angeles opened its short video account at Tik Tok with a fun and informative look at Santa Monica's first mile/last mile...

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10 Santa Monica PAL Students Awarded More Than $31,000 in Chris Carrey PAL Education Fund Scholarships

The following is a submission from the Police Activities...

Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeways Have Arrived at 26th and Broadway

All images by Cynthia Rose.As any regular reader of...

Santa Monica’s COAST 2026 open streets festival celebrates World Cup finale

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