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.
Exclusive articles:
Santa Monica Fights Against SMO Crashes, FAA Makes Them Possible (Updated Tuesday at Noon)
I listened to the wup-wup-wup-wup of the helicopter's flying overhead, I cursed inwardly and got up to double-check the front door was locked. Usually...
Thanks Everyone for a Great Fundraiser at Juan and Sirinya’s!
Thanks everyone who came out to our Santa Monica fundraiser at Juan and Sirinya Matute's. We raised nearly $1,000 (in addition to the over...
Featured Event: Coastal Cleanup Day
It's billed as the largest volunteer day on the planet, bigger than Santa Monica, bigger than California, bigger even than all of America. Coastal...
Meet Our NEXT Sponsor: Pocrass and De Los Reyes LLP Attorneys
Starting on October 1, you'll notice a new banner on the side of our website when Pocrass and De Los Reyes LLP Attorneys begin...
Santa Monica Next/Streetsblog L.A. Fundraiser This Sunday!
Or, you can RSVP on Facebook. If you donated more than $35 on the Santa Monica Next KickStarter, all you have to do is...
Latest
OPA Update 1/12/26: First OPA Meeting of the Year Tonight/Monday, LA28 Olympic Ticket Draw Registration, Volunteers Needed for Homeless Count on Jan. 22, &...
FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Today/Monday (Jan...
Eyes on the Street: Caltrans Santa Monica Blvd. Construction in West L.A.
In early December, Streetsblog shared photos of work underway on...
Eyes on the Street: Bergamot Station Bike/Walk Project Construction
Yes, Streetsblog keeps reporting Santa Monica's excellent Bergamot/26th Street Station...
Pier Hosts First-Ever Drive-In Movie Night Featuring ‘Grease’ On January 15
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Get...

