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.
The Last Candidate Q and A : Yes or No on Measure LV
Earlier this year, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written...
UPDATE NEW VENUE: Join Santa Monica Next for the Vote Local Ballot Initiative Pre-Election Party and Mixer This Thursday
UPDATE :
Residocracy has called on its supporters to turn tonight's Vote Local Happy Hour into a "Yes on LV" party and show up with...
Come to the Westside YES ON M Rally Tomorrow
This Tuesday, November 1, 2016 @ 3:30 pm, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. Councilman Mike Bonin and Westside community leaders will be hosting a Yes...
Kidical Mass Rides Again Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. is the next Kidical Mass. While it borrows its name from the legendary Critical Mass, there is nothing controversial...
City News: Second Wellbeing Project Survey Seeks Input from 5,000 Residents
Via City Press Release : SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The City of Santa Monica is seeking input from 5,000 residents for the second installment of...
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Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs Elected to Metro Board
Last week, Santa Clarita City Councilmember Jason Gibbs was...
Dem. Club Makes Endorsements in Rent Control Board, School, College Board Elections. Fails to Reach Consensus on City Council.
Last night, the Santa Monica Democratic Club held its...
Friday Night Lights come to John Adams – Free Drop-n Flag Football Every Friday Night All Summer
Every week Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
OPA Update 7/16/26: OPA July Meeting Recap, Beachella Details, Massive Coast Event Sunday, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
COAST 2026 (Sunday): The revival of the COAST Open Streets...

