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.
OPA Update 8/22/24: OPA Summer Mixer Next Thursday Night, Enter for FREE Tickets to OPA Night @ Hollywood Bowl, Schools Back in Session Today,...
OPA Summer Mixer Next Thursday Night (Aug. 29, 4 - 6:30pm): Get to know your neighbors while checking out the new Edgemar Restaurant & Lounge @ 2435 Main St.Enter...
Opinion: The Daily Press Needs to Start Fact Checking the Opinion Pieces It Publishes
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts,” is an oft- quoted truism from the late Senator...
Eyes on the Street: New Stop Signs at 10th and Idaho
Via reader Bradley Ewing comes word that new stop signs and road markings are being installed at the intersection of 10th and Idaho. Idaho...
Mayor Phil Brock Is the Latest Santa Monica Elected Official to Appear on Epoch Times’ Videocast “California Insider”
The Epoch Times is a media outlet best known for spreading misinformation about Climate Change and the 2020 election results. Its California Insider YouTube...
Ballot Set for City Council, School Board Races. No Election Needed for College/Rent Control Boards
Last week at this time, there were almost two dozen names being bandied about as potential candidates for City Council. But after the City...
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Reminder: BBB Service Changes Go Into Place on Sunday, 8/10
The following is a reminder from the City of...
Commentary: More Trump and Co. High Speed Rail Sophistry
The following article comes to us from Streetsblog San...
OPA Update 7/31/25: Thank You AJA Vineyards for Joining OPA as a Gold Member, OPA Housing Committee Meeting This Coming Monday, Margaritas & Mocktails...
Main St. Closed to Traffic THIS Sunday AM for...