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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Culver City Wants In on “Entertainment Zone” for Its Downtown

Image: Culver City. View the entire PDF here.The City Council of Downtown Culver City has directed staff to work with the Economic Development Subcommittee to begin...

Malibu Marks Two Years Since Tragic PCH Crash, Highlights Major Safety Progress

Senator Allen speaks at last Friday's press event. Photo: Damian KevittThe City of Malibu joined state and local leaders, law enforcement, and community members...

California Rallies for No Kings

The public square is the lifeblood of protest movements—a physical stage where democracy becomes visible. Streets, plazas, parks, and sidewalks give people a place...

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...

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Appian Way Reopens Following Accelerated Pier Bridge Demolition

The following is a submission from the City of...

Coastal Commission Staff Fumes at “Unpermitted” Turf Replacement at Ocean Park School House

In January, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District re-turfed...

Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.

Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...

Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...
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