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.
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Roughly 1,000 People Attend No Kings March in Santa Monica
Roughly 1,000 people gathered at Palisades Park for a march down Ocean Avenue as part of the No Kings Day protests that took part...
ICE Hits Local Carwash
Image: Screenshot of Instagram video by Caroline Torosis.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly detained several people at a Santa Monica car wash Friday...
No Kings Rally at Palisades Park Tomorrow
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Palisades Park at Montana Avenue, Santa MonicaSupporters of the “No Kings” movement plan to...
Vons Is Open on Lincoln/Broadway
Image: The Slay Mama/RedditThis morning, Santa Monica got a new grocery store when Vons opened its newest branch at 710 Broadway. A line snaked...
Two More Nights of K-Pop Tribute at the Pier
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will join fans around the world in celebrating K-Pop sensation...
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Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic
Given the ongoing discussions of Waymos and their use...
OPA Update 7/23/26: State of the City Event ON Main St. Tonight/Thursday, OPA Picnic Tonight, Beach Clean-Up Sunday, & Other Things To Do This...
State of the City on Main St. TONIGHT (Thursday)...
Santa Monicans: Here’s How to Get Your Ocean Way Tickets Now…
Golden Voice sent Next an email asking us to...
Ocean Way Festival Marks Latest Step in Santa Monica’s Reinvention as an Entertainment Destination
Santa Monica's efforts to redefine itself as a destination...

