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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Two Weeks After Anniversary of Fatal Malibu Crash, City Could Reject PCH Safety Improvements
Image: by Karim Saafir IG @karims123 – via Streets Are For Everyone“This community was forever changed by the loss of four bright young women...
Horvath Announces “Termination” of Ocean Avenue Mental Health Housing
Lindsey P. Horvath, Supervisor for Los Angeles County, has directed the termination of two proposed interim housing projects on Ocean Avenue in the City...
Council Will Consider “Road Map for Cities Renewal,” New City Manager’s Plan to Recreate City’s Renaissance
At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will consider City Manager Oliver Chi’s “Realignment Plan” aimed at addressing the city’s financial instability, economic decline, and...
Metro to Offer Free Rides Countywide on Election Day to Help Voters Get to the Polls
Voters Can Also Drop off Mail-in Ballots at 10 Metro StationsThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will make it easier for Angelenos...
Culver City Wants In on “Entertainment Zone” for Its Downtown
Image: Culver City. View the entire PDF here.The City Council of Downtown Culver City has directed staff to work with the Economic Development Subcommittee to begin...
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Streetsblog’s Legislative Update: Take Action
This is the last week for the legislature, and...
OPA Update 8/27/26: Mishkon Temple Joins OPA, Santa Monica Increases Visible Police Patrols, Santa Monica Increases Visible Police Patrols at the Pier, Beach, Palisades...
Thank You Mishkon Temple for Joining OPA as a Bronze Member!!! “Mishkon is a...
Scaled Down Coastal Commission Bill Passes Legislature While Governor Considers Exemption for Friends
Image:Andrija12345678/WikimediaYesterday, Assemblymember Rick Zbur (D-Santa Monica)’s heavily amended Assembly...
Communities for Excellent Public Schools Endorses Incumbents Negrete and Torosis in City Council Race
Communities for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) split their endorsement...

