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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National Lobbying Group Likely Successful in Buying Ballot Access

Earlier today, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Organization front group "Santa Monicans for Open and Honest Development Decisions" submitted 15,000 signatures to place an...

The Rest of the Week: Planning Commission Talks Zoning, Picnic on the Promenade, Memorials and a Film Festival

The primary election is over and the results are in. Republican Elan Carr finished with 21.5 percent of the vote in the race to replace...

Rest in Peace, Lindsey Miller

When I first met Lindsey Miller, she was applying for a new position writing about Santa Monica for Streetsblog Los Angeles. I googled her...

Throwback Thursday: Bike Center Is Awesome

In celebration of Bike to Work Day, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the best videos that's ever appeared on...

What a Difference 10 Feet Make, a Look at the Koolhass Project on 4th/Arizona

Tomorrow night, designs for "The Plaza at Santa Monica" will be presented to the public at 7 pm in the Main Branch of the...

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SMC to Host Masanga Marimba in Free Concert April 21

The following is a submission from SMC.Santa Monica College...

Pacific Park Names Tim Defuria Director of Government and Community Affairs

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has appointed...

SMC & 18th Street Arts Center to Co-Host Free “Calls from Home” Gallery Reception April 24

The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...
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