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.
Santa Monica Super Advocate Featured in Momentum Magazine
"We might not proclaim Caro Vilain our new hero, but we certainly need a few more like her in the world using her creative...
CARB Quietly Ends the Statewide E-Bike Voucher Program
(Update, 11/7: CARB requested some corrections to our timeline to when the authorization for the program came from the legislature and the amount that...
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...
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Streets for All Hits Newsom Where It Hurts: His Presidential Ambitions
California transportation advocates are opening a third front in...
Santa Monica Kicks Off Coastal Plan Public Process
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
Tonight! August 4: National Night Out 2026 Brings Community Together at City Hall
Tuesday, August 4 | 5–8 p.m.Santa Monica City Hall,...
Santa Monica presents “TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema,” a new free outdoor summer series celebrating live music, movies & community at Tongva Park
The following is a submission from the City of...

