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.
Come to the Westside YES ON M Rally Tomorrow
This Tuesday, November 1, 2016 @ 3:30 pm, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. Councilman Mike Bonin and Westside community leaders will be hosting a Yes...
Kidical Mass Rides Again Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. is the next Kidical Mass. While it borrows its name from the legendary Critical Mass, there is nothing controversial...
City News: Second Wellbeing Project Survey Seeks Input from 5,000 Residents
Via City Press Release : SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The City of Santa Monica is seeking input from 5,000 residents for the second installment of...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: HOW DO WE GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN CIVIC LIFE
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
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...
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Pacific Wheel Illuminates Juneteenth with Special Tribute Light Display on June 19
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate...
OPA Update 6/18/26: Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Why Are These 11 People Running for City Council?
For the last week, Next has been publishing the...
Tired of Local Politics Threatening Your Favorite Bike Lane?
Calbike is rallying behind new legislation that will protect...

