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.
DocDrew’s Swish Issue 1, Volume 16
DocDrew’sSwishWelcome to the first issue of volume sixteen of Swish, a periodical with recaps and photos of Santa Monica Family YMCA youth basketball games,...
In October, Santa Monica Will Lower Speed Limits on 29 Streets – and Raise it on One
Speed on city streets after the changes shown on the map above:At this week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to lower the...
Meet Our New Board Chair, Steve Horn
Streetsblog California, Streetsblog San Francisco, and Streetsblog Los Angeles, Santa Monica Next and Longbeachize are published by the nonprofit California Streets Initiative. Our operations...
Safer Santa Monica Lays Out Platform in New Video, Captures Two Endorsements from New Political Groups
The Safer Santa Monica Slate of Mayor Phil Brock, Councilmember Oscar de la Torre, and running mates Vivian Roknian and John Putnam may have...
Police and Firefighter Unions Endorse Brock, de la Torre, Lesley and Roknian
Police and Firefighter Unions Endorse Brock, de la Torre, Roknian and LesleySanta Monica’s police and firefighter’s unions made a joint announcement and endorsement earlier...
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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...