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.
UPDATE NEW VENUE: Join Santa Monica Next for the Vote Local Ballot Initiative Pre-Election Party and Mixer This Thursday
UPDATE :
Residocracy has called on its supporters to turn tonight's Vote Local Happy Hour into a "Yes on LV" party and show up with...
Come to the Westside YES ON M Rally Tomorrow
This Tuesday, November 1, 2016 @ 3:30 pm, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. Councilman Mike Bonin and Westside community leaders will be hosting a Yes...
Kidical Mass Rides Again Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. is the next Kidical Mass. While it borrows its name from the legendary Critical Mass, there is nothing controversial...
City News: Second Wellbeing Project Survey Seeks Input from 5,000 Residents
Via City Press Release : SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The City of Santa Monica is seeking input from 5,000 residents for the second installment of...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: HOW DO WE GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CIVIC LIFE
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
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Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development
The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to...
Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy
Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing...
A New (TEMPORARY!) Front Door for the Pier
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete
All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...

