Damien Newton

363 POSTS
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:

Go Metro! MTA Films a Visit to the Downtown Farmer’s Market

Regular readers of Metro's blogsite, The Source, know that one of the best features is the videos. Last week, Metro unveiled its newest video...

Santa Monica Walks Wants to Know : What Are Your Experiences Walking in Santa Monica?

On Facebook, Santa Monica Walks is asking for your help re-identifying some of the most dangerous experiences in Santa Monica. Following, the passage of...

The Salary Discussion: Let’s Start with the Basics

Last week's report on salaries of the top earners in Santa Monica has struck a nerve and dominated the political discussion in the city...

Happy Birthday, Bike Center!

Happy 5th birthday to our BFFs at Bike Center. They have a party planned tonight that if it weren't my own birthday I would...

Right-Wing Hit Piece on SaMo Employees Unravels Under Basic Scrutiny

Earlier this week, CBS2 News breathlessly reported the "news" that Santa Monica City Employees make more money than those of surrounding cities. The report,...

Latest

SMMUSD Board Approves 2026-27 45-Day Budget Revision – Incorporates New State Funding

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.The Santa Monica-Malibu...

League of Women Voters Announces Candidate Forums for Santa Monica

Every week, Next republishes an article from the City...

City Council Preview: Civic Auditorium’s Future as Live Venue

This week kicks off a new series looking ahead...

SMMUSD Reviews Playground Surfaces

Via SMMUSD. The Board Action referenced in the piece...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img