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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BBB Wants You On Board to Get to the World Cup

As Los Angeles prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Big Blue Bus is positioning itself as a key part...

John Adams Middle School Student Receives Marian Huhn MemorialAward for Excellence and Service

John Adams Middle School (JAMS) eighth-grade student Steven Hernandez has been named a regional recipient of the Marian Huhn Memorial Award, recognizing his academic...

Streetsblog Legislative Update: May 2026

It feels like year since our last legislative update, but there’s been a lot of hearings, movement, amendments, and more that happened in the...

The Election Season Is Underway in Santa Monica

The race for three seats on the Santa Monica City Council is quickly coming into focus, with a growing field of candidates entering ahead...

Santa Monica Kicks Off Bike Month By Starting Automated Bike Lane Enforcement

The city of Santa Monica will begin automated enforcement of vehicles parked illegally in bike lanes on May 1, marking a first-in-California effort to use camera...

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You Don’t Need a TAP Card for the BBB Anymore

Big Blue Bus riders can now pay their fare...

City Approves MOU with Coastal Commission

The first half of the story was written with...

Pacific Park Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration With Special Ride Offers Through June 11

via the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica...
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