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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Roughly 1,000 People Attend No Kings March in Santa Monica

Roughly 1,000 people gathered at Palisades Park for a march down Ocean Avenue as part of the No Kings Day protests that took part...

ICE Hits Local Carwash

Image: Screenshot of Instagram video by Caroline Torosis.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly detained several people at a Santa Monica car wash Friday...

No Kings Rally at Palisades Park Tomorrow

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Palisades Park at Montana Avenue, Santa MonicaSupporters of the “No Kings” movement plan to...

Vons Is Open on Lincoln/Broadway

Image: The Slay Mama/RedditThis morning, Santa Monica got a new grocery store when Vons opened its newest branch at 710 Broadway. A line snaked...

Two More Nights of K-Pop Tribute at the Pier

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will join fans around the world in celebrating K-Pop sensation...

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Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic

Given the ongoing discussions of Waymos and their use...

Santa Monicans: Here’s How to Get Your Ocean Way Tickets Now…

Golden Voice sent Next an email asking us to...

Ocean Way Festival Marks Latest Step in Santa Monica’s Reinvention as an Entertainment Destination

Santa Monica's efforts to redefine itself as a destination...
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