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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Eyes on the Street: BBB’s First New Bus Stop

Moments ago, the Big Blue Bus posted the above picture announcing the unwrapping of the first of the new modern bus stops that will...

AOPA, SMO and the Faults with the California Referendum Process

AOPA Filing 140425 He told me it was a petition to ban large planes from the airport. He told me if I signed it he would...

Change 1: The SaMo Next Store

This week is going to see a lot of changes for Santa Monica Next. On Thursday, we'll be announcing new staff and a new...

Mayor Pam O’Connor Is the Focus of Glowing Piece in The Guardian

Yesterday, the Guardian's online-American edition published an Earth-Day piece praising the City of Santa Monica for its efforts to work with businesses to create...

Register Now If You Want to Have a Voice in SaMo’s Biggest Political Endorsement

While the November election is still months away, your chance to make a meaningful impact this election season begins today. Members of Santa Monica’s single-most...

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SMFD Launches City Ambulance Program

The following is via the City of Santa Monica. The...

Rick Crocker 5k Run/Walk Coming Back on 5/21

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026⏰ 4:30 PM📍 Santa Monica...

Another Conspiracy Theory, This One Around a Vehicle Miles Tax, Comes to California

In early 2026, California’s plan to explore replacing its...

West LA Councilmembers Offer Different Responses to Deadly Streets After Crashes

Lead Photo: Memorial where a driver killed three crashing...
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