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.
ICYMI : City Locks “Staggered Gates” on Expo Bike Path
via City Press Release :Six sets of staggered gates along the Exposition Corridor Bicycle & Pedestrian Path will be activated today, September 28. The...
Sierra Club: No on LV
It's getting crowded on the "No on LV" bandwagon.Earlier today, The Sierra Club has announced its opposition to Measure LV Sunday. The Sierra Club...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A – What Can and Should Santa Monica Do About Climate Change
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
It Must Be Campaign Season Again
Sigh.In 2014 I learned how rough and tumble politics can be in Santa Monica. Under Jason Islas' leadership, we ran a successful Vote Local...
League of Conservation Voters Endorses Davis, O’Day, Winterer. Passes on Vazquez
Last week, the City of Santa Monica was honored for "creating a culture of health" and released a report showing the City was ahead...
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You Don’t Need a TAP Card for the BBB Anymore
Big Blue Bus riders can now pay their fare...
OPA Update 6/1/26: OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (6/8), Tuesday is Primary Voting, June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, & Things To Do This Week
June OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (June 8): The meeting...
Pacific Park Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration With Special Ride Offers Through June 11
via the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica...

