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.
Tomorrow: Barnes and Noble Returns to the Promenade
For the first time since 2018, the country’s largest chain bookstore will be opening its doors on the 3rd Street Promenade tomorrow morning. Barnes...
Brock Announces New Slate on Instagram: Brock, de la Torre and Newcomers Vivian Roknian and John Putnam
Image via Phil Brock/InstagramOver the weekend, Mayor Phil Brock announced the “Safer Santa Monica” slate of candidates for Santa Monica City Council. Brock will...
Council Scheduled to Vote on Contradicting Motions on County Needle Exchange Program. Also Will Consider Banning Sleeping Bags and Blankets for Outdoor Sleeping
At next Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council (agenda), the city council will vote on a pair of motions regarding Los Angeles...
BBB Increases Service to Samohi as Students Return to Campus
As part of the Better Blue Bus changes approved earlier this year, the Big Blue Bus is increasing access to the Santa Monica High...
Some Suggestions for Santa Monica As It Plans for Its Car-Free Olympics
Image: Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock at the LA28 viewing of the Paris closing ceremony.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made international news when she...
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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...