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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SMPD Celebrates National Night Out Tonight at City Hall

Tonight is the "National Night Out" an evening where police departments around the country host a party in their community to give residents a...

City Begins Construction of Safer Crossings for John Muir and SMASH Students

Construction has begin on improved crossings on Hollister Street at 4th, 5th, and 6th streets to make it safer and easier for students who...

Davis, Horvath and the County Respond to “Mt. Drugsmore” Sign at the Promenade

Photo: Jason MastbaumThe “Santa Methica '' sign series on the Promenade property owned by gadfly John Alle was updated last week with the fourth...

OPA Update 7/29/24: SaMo Conservancy Launches Ocean Park Neighborhood Initiative, Pier to Host Its First Professional Boxing Matches, & Things To Do This Week

Upcoming OPA Calendar of Events:National Night Out (Aug 6) OPA August Monthly Meeting (Aug 12)OPA Summer Happy Hour (tentatively Aug 22)Day of the Dog Festival (Sept 7 - Main St. closed...

The Change Slate Is Back

Earlier today, the three candidates for City Council who swept a surprise victory four years ago under the banner of the Change Slate "pulled...

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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...
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