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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Two Weeks After Anniversary of Fatal Malibu Crash, City Could Reject PCH Safety Improvements

Image: by Karim Saafir IG @karims123 – via Streets Are For Everyone“This community was forever changed by the loss of four bright young women...

Horvath Announces “Termination” of Ocean Avenue Mental Health Housing

Lindsey P. Horvath, Supervisor for Los Angeles County, has directed the termination of two proposed interim housing projects on Ocean Avenue in the City...

Council Will Consider “Road Map for Cities Renewal,” New City Manager’s Plan to Recreate City’s Renaissance

At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will consider City Manager Oliver Chi’s “Realignment Plan” aimed at addressing the city’s financial instability, economic decline, and...

Metro to Offer Free Rides Countywide on Election Day to Help Voters Get to the Polls

Voters Can Also Drop off Mail-in Ballots at 10 Metro StationsThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will make it easier for Angelenos...

Culver City Wants In on “Entertainment Zone” for Its Downtown

Image: Culver City. View the entire PDF here.The City Council of Downtown Culver City has directed staff to work with the Economic Development Subcommittee to begin...

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Letter to the Editor: PTA Responds to Last Week’s Article on Turf Controversy

We appreciate Santa Monica Next’s coverage of SMMPTA Council’s...

 Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....

Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings

The following is an announcement from the City.The city...
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