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:
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...
Starting Monday: Expo Coming Twice as Often, Increasing Capacity By 33%
Via the Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin :Love the Expo Light Rail Line but hate waiting for a train? I've got...
Thanks for Joining us at Brew Works. On to November 8!
Thanks to everyone who attended last night's Vote Local forum and mixer sponsored by Santa Monica Next, North of Wilshire (NOW) and Downtown Neighborhood...
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Want to Win a Statewide Race? Embrace Transit Early and Often
“No better day to ride the D (train) than...
OPA Update 6/4/26: Ocean Park Social Club Chili Cookoff Sunday, Route 66 Steak Challenge, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (June 8): The meeting is...
As November Ballot Takes Shape, Santa Monica Voters Get a Clearer Picture of What’s Ahead
With the June primary largely settled and two major...
A Month of Pride, Celebrated Across Santa Monica!
Every week we republish an article from the City...

