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:
Editorial: Yes on LC, No on D
You're going to hear a lot of arguments for and against ballot Measures D and LC in the coming weeks. Santa Monica Next urges you...
Tomorrow: Join Us at the Park, or Online, for Park(ing) Day Fun!
While it may be missing much of the fanfare of previous years in Southern California, Park(ing) Day is still one of the happiest days...
Join Us Next Friday by Making Your Own Park for Park(ing) Day in Santa Monica
(Update: This article has been updated because I mis-understood an email. - DN)Next Friday is Park(ing) Day, the international day of protest for open...
Help Us Make Santa Monica and Its Neighbors Ready for Vision Zero
(Note: Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next are partnering with Los Angeles Walks and Place It! on a grant proposal to the #la2050...
Happy Birthday, Santa Monica Next
One year ago today, the Southern California Streets Initiative launched Santa Monica Next. Our only staff writer was Gary Kavanagh, although myself, Juan Matute,...
Latest
Ribbon Cutting for the Renewed Douglas Park is Set for This Saturday
The Douglas Park Playground Reconstruction Project is nearing completion,...
New Downtown Parking Rates and Validation Programs Went Into Effect Yesterday at City Lots – Updated Cost Means $1 Hour for First 90 Minutes
(Every week we republish one article from the City...
Eyes on the Street: Trees in the Bike Lanes
Have you ever been gliding along in one of...
L.A. Bus Lane Enforcement Camera Citations Generated Nearly $20 Million Last Year
Public service announcement: never never ever park a car...

