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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VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: SIX CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ON SUPPORTING YOUNG RESIDENTS

Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...

“Culture of Health” in Santa Monica Highlighted at Foundation Symposium

Last month, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Santa Monica is one of the 2016 winners of the coveted "Culture of Health" award...

Yes, We Invited ALL City Council Candidates to Tuesday’s Forum

I can't believe I actually have to write this post, but having seen some social media complaints from candidates complaining they weren't invited to...

Starting Monday: Expo Coming Twice as Often, Increasing Capacity By 33%

Via the Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin :Love the Expo Light Rail Line but hate waiting for a train? I've got...

Thanks for Joining us at Brew Works. On to November 8!

Thanks to everyone who attended last night's Vote Local forum and mixer sponsored by Santa Monica Next, North of Wilshire (NOW) and Downtown Neighborhood...

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10 Santa Monica PAL Students Awarded More Than $31,000 in Chris Carrey PAL Education Fund Scholarships

The following is a submission from the Police Activities...

Eyes on the Street: Protected Bikeways Have Arrived at 26th and Broadway

All images by Cynthia Rose.As any regular reader of...

Santa Monica’s COAST 2026 open streets festival celebrates World Cup finale

The following is a submission from the City of...
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