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.
Exclusive articles:
California Rallies for No Kings
The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place...
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...
Latest
OPA Update 7/27/26: City Moves to Shutter SaMoShel, Details on City’s AI Enforcement of Illegal Bike Lane Parking, & Things To Do This Week
Snow Skiing in Ocean Park??? This SaMo History Museum Facebook...
You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float
Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance...
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
Waymos — the driverless taxis that operate in many...
Kool Happenings: The Tale of Three Women Who Saved the Babies and The Great Rewind
In the late 70s, when I first became involved...

