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.
“Culture of Health” in Santa Monica Highlighted at Foundation Symposium
Last month, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced that Santa Monica is one of the 2016 winners of the coveted "Culture of Health" award...
Yes, We Invited ALL City Council Candidates to Tuesday’s Forum
I can't believe I actually have to write this post, but having seen some social media complaints from candidates complaining they weren't invited to...
Starting Monday: Expo Coming Twice as Often, Increasing Capacity By 33%
Via the Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin :Love the Expo Light Rail Line but hate waiting for a train? I've got...
Thanks for Joining us at Brew Works. On to November 8!
Thanks to everyone who attended last night's Vote Local forum and mixer sponsored by Santa Monica Next, North of Wilshire (NOW) and Downtown Neighborhood...
Community Outreach Organizations Launch Education and Awareness Efforts for Santa Monica’s New Minimum Wage Law
Via City Press Release :Year-long outreach kicks off with a workshop on October 20WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 9:30 – 11 a.m.WHERE: Santa Monica Main...
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Appian Way Reopens Following Accelerated Pier Bridge Demolition
The following is a submission from the City of...
Coastal Commission Staff Fumes at “Unpermitted” Turf Replacement at Ocean Park School House
In January, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District re-turfed...
Letter: California Roadhouse Invites the City Council to the Negotiating Table.
Last month, the City of Santa Monica has terminated...
Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...

