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.
Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, a major land-use reform aimed at promoting housing construction near...
Zbur Legislation to Expand Electrification Signed by Governor
California cities and counties with populations over 75,000 will soon be required to develop detailed electrification plans under a new law signed by Governor...
Newsom Signs Zbur Bill to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 648, legislation aimed at making it easier for California’s community colleges to build housing for students, faculty,...
Streetsblog California Opens Its Short Video Series
https://www.tiktok.com/@streetsblogla8/video/7558250623544659231?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7558264084064896526Yesterday, Streetsblog Los Angeles opened its short video account at Tik Tok with a fun and informative look at Santa Monica's first mile/last mile...
Legislative Update: The Final Countdown
Governor Gavin Newsom has until October 12 to sign or veto legislation passed during the recently concluded legislative session. If he doesn't act on...
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Santa Monica’s COAST 2026 open streets festival celebrates World Cup finale
The following is a submission from the City of...
Community for Excellent Public Schools Makes Endorsements in SMMUSD, SMC Board Races
The following was submitted as a "Letter to the...
Tuesday Night: Dodgers Blue Lights Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier
The following article was submitted by the Pier Corporation.Pacific...

