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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Planetarium Shows Resume on Friday

The following is a submission from SMC:The Santa Monica College (SMC) Planetarium will resume its live, on-campus Friday Evening shows on Nov. 14 with two inaugural shows — the Night Sky Show and...

CalBike Demands Statewide Permanent Fund for E-Bikes

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) quietly cancelled the statewide e-bike incentive program; a week after the announcement made news, the official website for...

AI in Action: How Hayden AI is Solving Real-World Mobility Challenges

By Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AIArtificial intelligence is everywhere in the headlines today. From generative tools creating artwork to bold visions of autonomous...

Prop. 50 Is Passed Overwhelmingly by Voters. What’s Next?

Proposition 50 passed in California on Tuesday with a decisive margin—roughly 4,971,914 “Yes” votes vs. 2,826,189 “No” votes, out of about 7,809,756 total votes...

Santa Monica Installing 10 Sleek, Modern, Bus Shelters

Santa Monica has unveiled nine new bus shelters, with another on its way, across the city to upgrade the experience for the city’s riders....

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SMMUSD Board Approves 2026-27 45-Day Budget Revision – Incorporates New State Funding

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.The Santa Monica-Malibu...

League of Women Voters Announces Candidate Forums for Santa Monica

Every week, Next republishes an article from the City...

City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue

This week kicks off a new series looking ahead...

SMMUSD Reviews Playground Surfaces

Via SMMUSD. The Board Action referenced in the piece...
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