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.
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...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: SIX CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ON SUPPORTING YOUNG RESIDENTS
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
“Culture of Health” in Santa Monica Highlighted at Foundation Symposium
Last month, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Santa Monica is one of the 2016 winners of the coveted "Culture of Health" award...
Yes, We Invited ALL City Council Candidates to Tuesday’s Forum
I can't believe I actually have to write this post, but having seen some social media complaints from candidates complaining they weren't invited to...
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Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving, the Bad Legislation Is Not
“Well, the good news is, we’ll have plenty of...
Kool Happenings: The Long Blink and the Ultimate 250
On Thursday, May 21st, as almost everyone breathing in...
What’s in the City’s MOU with the Coastal Commission? Here’s What the City Says
The following is a press release from the City...
Want to Win a Statewide Race? Embrace Transit Early and Often
“No better day to ride the D (train) than...

