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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Southwest Corridor Cities Nominate Former SMPD Chief to Replace O’Connor on Metro Board

Earlier this morning, the "Southwest Corridor" cities voted for a new official to represent them on the Metro Board of Directors, replacing Santa Monica...

Deadline This Friday for LACBC Executive Director Applications

The region's largest bicycle advocacy organization, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, is searching for a new executive director. Following the wildly successful 7-year...

Thank God, It’s Almost Over

I'm going to admit it. As a former political operative turned activist turned journalist, I have a pretty high threshold for what I consider...

Zoe Muntaner, a Different Kind of Candidate for Next Week’s Election

Zoe Muntaner arrived in Santa Monica in 1997, over the past couple of decades she has lived in Brooklyn, Puerto Rico, Dubai and basically...

What About Traffic Safety? A Chat with Richard McKinnon

In an election season that has been dominated by discussion of development, traffic, and the relationship between the two, precious little time has been...

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City Touts Success of Realignment Plan on Safety, Infrastructure. Calls for Renewed Economic Focus

The Santa Monica City Council is touting measurable progress...

BBB Reminder: Service Changes on April 5th

From the Big Blue Bus: Beginning Sunday, April 5, new...

SMC Corsair, Journalism Students Earn 23 National and Statewide Awards & Honors

The following is a submission from SMC. Lead Photo...
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