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:
Los Angeles County, Santa Monica Mark One-Year Anniversary of Palisades Fire With Recovery Updates
One year after the January 2025 wildfires devastated Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding communities in the Santa Monica Mountains, local and county officials are...
Uber’s Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes
Rideshare giant Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) is pushing a ballot measure in California that has ignited fierce debate among trial lawyers, consumer advocates, and...
4 News Stories You Might Have Missed from the End of Last Year and Start of This One
Here at Next we don't aspire to cover every news story in the city, just to add context or go deeper on as many...
Reminder: New Car Parking Rates on January 12
Starting January 12, motorists will see a mix of higher hourly rates and new discounts as Santa Monica rolls out a revised parking pricing...
Don’t Forget Our EOY Fundraising Drive, or the AMA Podcast with Me!
On Friday, I challenged readers to help us make a weekend fundraising goal of $2,500 and if we made it, I would do an...
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Last-Minute Santa Monica Coastal Carveout Dies, But Ocean Avenue Project Remains Alive
A last-minute attempt to create a special exemption from...
OPA Update 8/31/26: OPA Housing Committee Meeting Tuesday, Final Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series Thursday, & Things To Do This Week
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Thursday 5:30-7:30pm): Mark...
Dig Two Graves and Thanks For The Laughs and the Symbolism
Before I begin, I want to honor and commemorate...
Streets for All Announces September 9 Candidate Forum
Streets for All, a statewide political advocacy organization dedicated...

