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.
#DamienTalks 24: New Housing Bills Intersect with Transit, Transpo. Planning
Last week, Streetsblog California announced three new pieces of legislation introduced by Assemblyman Richard Bloom who represents West Los Angeles County cities in the Assembly....
Caltrans Seeking 5,000 Drivers to Try VMT Fee Instead of Gas Tax
As the value captured from the state’s gas tax continues to fall, and the conditions of the California’s roads and bridges continues to worsen,...
If You Value Santa Monica Next, Please Make A Donation Today
No doubt you are being inundated with many worthwhile nonprofits asking you to make a year-end contribution. Santa Monica Next is no exception. If...
Support Santa Monica Next This #GivingTuesday
By now you’ve gotten at least a dozen emails about #GivingTuesday asking you to donate to an important and worthy non-profit.
Today, throughout California staff...
Impact Journalism: Jason Islas Has Become a Source for Mainstream News
One of the goals of an "Impact Journalism" website is to establish the editor as a a reputable source for legacy, or mainstream, media...
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We Went to Sacramento Because Enough Is Enough
Julie Nicholson is a member of the San Francisco...
OPA Update 5/14/26: SaMo to Stage a Kings Game on the Beach?, OPA Mixer Next Wednesday (5/20), & LOTS of Things To Do This...
OPA May Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting...
Council Reforms Board & Commission Structures and Adds New Restorative Justice Commission
Santa Monicans can expect several changes to their boards...

