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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The Salary Discussion: Let’s Start with the Basics

Last week's report on salaries of the top earners in Santa Monica has struck a nerve and dominated the political discussion in the city...

Happy Birthday, Bike Center!

Happy 5th birthday to our BFFs at Bike Center. They have a party planned tonight that if it weren't my own birthday I would...

Right-Wing Hit Piece on SaMo Employees Unravels Under Basic Scrutiny

Earlier this week, CBS2 News breathlessly reported the "news" that Santa Monica City Employees make more money than those of surrounding cities. The report,...

WaiveCar, Free Car-Share Program Tested in Santa Monica, Plans Expansion Throughout Los Angeles

Last January, WaiveCar launched in Venice and Santa Monica, but now the company has plans to allow licensed drivers access to "free cars" throughout...

Free Market Think Tank: Santa Monica Sure Does Pay Its Employees a Lot of Money

For those of you that missed it, last night CBS 2 News in Los Angeles broadcast a story about the much higher-than-average wages that...

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Letter to the Editor: PTA Responds to Last Week’s Article on Turf Controversy

We appreciate Santa Monica Next’s coverage of SMMPTA Council’s...

 Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation....

Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings

The following is an announcement from the City.The city...
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