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.

Exclusive articles:

Editorial: Yes on LC, No on D

You're going to hear a lot of arguments for and against ballot Measures D and LC in the coming weeks. Santa Monica Next urges you...

Tomorrow: Join Us at the Park, or Online, for Park(ing) Day Fun!

While it may be missing much of the fanfare of previous years in Southern California, Park(ing) Day is still one of the happiest days...

Join Us Next Friday by Making Your Own Park for Park(ing) Day in Santa Monica

(Update: This article has been updated because I mis-understood an email. - DN)Next Friday is Park(ing) Day, the international day of protest for open...

Help Us Make Santa Monica and Its Neighbors Ready for Vision Zero

(Note: Streetsblog Los Angeles and Santa Monica Next are partnering with Los Angeles Walks and Place It! on a grant proposal to the #la2050...

Happy Birthday, Santa Monica Next

One year ago today, the Southern California Streets Initiative launched Santa Monica Next. Our only staff writer was Gary Kavanagh, although myself, Juan Matute,...

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John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.A student from...

Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee

Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!

More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus – Free Rides on Wednesday

From the Big Blue Bus e-mail.On Wednesday, April 22, 2026,...
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