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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City Invites Santa Monica Residents to Share Opinions on Third Street Promenade Entertainment Zone

Earlier this week, the city, together with Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., launched a new survey to gather resident feedback on the Third Street Promenade...

Announcing All the Parking Rate Increases Coming Next Year

City Manager Oliver Chi has announced a new set of parking rates for city-owned lots that will take effect early next year. In his...

California Awards More Than $140 Million of Federal Funds for Local Road-Safety Programs

California officials announced more than $140 million in federal traffic-safety grants, funding nearly 500 endeavors aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on streets and...

(Yup, it’s the fundraising post. Already convinced? Click here to get started on making your tax-deductible donation.)Normally at this time of the year, you’re...

City Says JSX Lease Doesn’t Change Cities Long-Term Plans for Airport Park

The City of Santa Monica has formally issued a Commercial Operations Permit and signed a three-year lease agreement allowing JSX to operate at Santa...

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We’re Giving Next a New Look

Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed a few changes over...

Update on 23rd Street Moving Road Hazard: They Got Him

Yesterday, Next brought you video of a truck driver...

This Sunday is “Main Street Sunday Funday”

Sunday, August 23 | 8:30 a.m. through the eveningMain...
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