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.
United Democrats Slate Grabs Two More Endorsements as Incumbents Are Nowhere to Be Found
The United Democrats Slate of Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell and Natalya Zernitskaya have earned another pair of endorsements from the Sierra Club...
City Moves Forward with Permanent Scooter/Ebike Share System
At last night’s City Council meeting, the Council made the first step to make its “Scooter Program” permanent and begin the process of bringing...
Opinion: Is Kamala Harris ‘The Climate President We’ve Been Waiting For’?
Photo: Gage SkidmoreHey look, I got published in Streetsblog USA.As activists and journalists ponder what a Harris presidency would mean for the country’s efforts...
SMC Barrett Gallery to Host Opening Reception Aug. 3 for “Still Blowin’ – 42 Years of Glass at SMC” Exhibition
Image caption: A close-up photograph of heating blown glass to a working temperature — over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit — will be on display as...
We’re Opening Our Piggy Bank for Our Summer Fundraising Drive
(Already convinced? Click here to start your donation.)While of course Santa Monica Next is always happy to receive donations, twice a year we reach...
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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...