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.
Step Forward or Backing Down?: Council Debates Airport Plans
On July 1, an agreement between the City of Santa Monica and the federal government that requires the city to maintain low cost leases...
Islas to appear on “Press Play with Madeleine Brand” Today at 12:15
Santa Monica Next editor Jason Islas will appear on KCRW's "Press Play with Madeline Brand" today at noon to discuss his recent stories "Lack...
Southwest Corridor Cities Nominate Former SMPD Chief to Replace O’Connor on Metro Board
Earlier this morning, the "Southwest Corridor" cities voted for a new official to represent them on the Metro Board of Directors, replacing Santa Monica...
Deadline This Friday for LACBC Executive Director Applications
The region's largest bicycle advocacy organization, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, is searching for a new executive director. Following the wildly successful 7-year...
Thank God, It’s Almost Over
I'm going to admit it. As a former political operative turned activist turned journalist, I have a pretty high threshold for what I consider...
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Advice on Living with Caltrans
This story first appeared at Streetsblog. Photo: Paul Martin,...
New Housing Tool Delivers: First 3 AHPP Projects Set to Move Forward
Every week, Next republishes one article from the City...
Santa Monica Bets on Surveillance Tech with New “SMART” Crime Center
The Santa Monica Police Department has officially launched a...

