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.
Change for the Change Slate as Christine Parra Reverses Course on Re-Election
Earlier today, Councilmember Christine Parra announced she is no longer seeking re-election to the Santa Monica City Council in a statement released to the...
Disinformation Report: The City Council and Mayor Don’t Need the City Manager’s Approval to Meet with the Police Chief
Still angry that the City Council majority that supports the effort to end the county’s one-hour-a-week needle exchange program in Reed Park has turned...
Santa Monica Next Urges School Board and Voters to Approve a Campus Improvement School Bond Measure
Full credit where it's due. The Santa Monica Daily Press has been covering the issue and you can read more details about the measure...
Beach Bike Path Closed at Santa Monica Pier Underpass
The popular beach bike path will be closed in both directions at the Santa Monica Pier for at least a couple of weeks while...
Eyes on the Street errr….Beach: Popular Play Area Reopens
All images via the City of Santa Monica.The children's play area at Dorothy Green Park, officially known as Beach Park Number 1, has been...
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Governor Signs Major Changes to CEQA to Cheers from YIMBYs, Jeers from Environmental Groups
Note: Assemblymember Rick Zbur and Senator Ben Allen, Santa...
Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...