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.
“Culture of Health” in Santa Monica Highlighted at Foundation Symposium
Last month, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Santa Monica is one of the 2016 winners of the coveted "Culture of Health" award...
Yes, We Invited ALL City Council Candidates to Tuesday’s Forum
I can't believe I actually have to write this post, but having seen some social media complaints from candidates complaining they weren't invited to...
Starting Monday: Expo Coming Twice as Often, Increasing Capacity By 33%
Via the Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin :Love the Expo Light Rail Line but hate waiting for a train? I've got...
Thanks for Joining us at Brew Works. On to November 8!
Thanks to everyone who attended last night's Vote Local forum and mixer sponsored by Santa Monica Next, North of Wilshire (NOW) and Downtown Neighborhood...
Community Outreach Organizations Launch Education and Awareness Efforts for Santa Monica’s New Minimum Wage Law
Via City Press Release :Year-long outreach kicks off with a workshop on October 20WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 9:30 – 11 a.m.WHERE: Santa Monica Main...
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OPA Update 6/22/26: OPA Membership Drive, Beach Clean-Up this Weekend, & Things To Do This Week
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the...
Kool Happenings: Weak Tea, and A Hotbed of Cold Feet
Weak TeaI don't often find myself asking AI about...
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...

