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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Safer Santa Monica Lays Out Platform in New Video, Captures Two Endorsements from New Political Groups
The Safer Santa Monica Slate of Mayor Phil Brock, Councilmember Oscar de la Torre, and running mates Vivian Roknian and John Putnam may have...
Police and Firefighter Unions Endorse Brock, de la Torre, Lesley and Roknian
Police and Firefighter Unions Endorse Brock, de la Torre, Roknian and LesleySanta Monica’s police and firefighter’s unions made a joint announcement and endorsement earlier...
Tomorrow: Barnes and Noble Returns to the Promenade
For the first time since 2018, the country’s largest chain bookstore will be opening its doors on the 3rd Street Promenade tomorrow morning. Barnes...
Brock Announces New Slate on Instagram: Brock, de la Torre and Newcomers Vivian Roknian and John Putnam
Image via Phil Brock/InstagramOver the weekend, Mayor Phil Brock announced the “Safer Santa Monica” slate of candidates for Santa Monica City Council. Brock will...
Council Scheduled to Vote on Contradicting Motions on County Needle Exchange Program. Also Will Consider Banning Sleeping Bags and Blankets for Outdoor Sleeping
At next Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Monica City Council (agenda), the city council will vote on a pair of motions regarding Los Angeles...
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OPA Update National Night Out Tonight, OPA August Monthly Meeting Next Monday, SMPD to Increase Enforcement Against Illegal Off-Highway Vehicles, & More!
This newsletter came out yesterday and this copy has...
Plan Would Replace Santa Monica Business Park Adjacent Building with 375 Unit Mixed-Use Housing Project
Major changes are coming to Ocean Park Boulevard (adjacent...
Reminder: BBB Service Changes Go Into Place on Sunday, 8/10
The following is a reminder from the City of...