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.
Weekend Events: Buy Local, 9/11 Memorials and the Santa Monica Classic
One of the most anticipated events of the year is tomorrow's "Buy Local Health and Fitness Festival" is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4...
Vote Local Q and A: 6 Candidates Weigh In on SMC Bond
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
Hello, Saul. See You Around, Jason
A quick programming note.As of today, Jason Islas is taking a leave of absence from Santa Monica Next. Jason is leaving to work on one...
Here’s the Questionnaire We’re Sending to the 10 Candidates for City Council
Santa Monica Next has just sent out the following letter to every registered candidate for City Council. If you know someone running for office,...
Get Ready to #VoteLocal: Santa Monica’s Local Races Take Shape
While much of the nation is wringing its hands over who will become the next president of the United States, Santa Monica’s local races...
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Yup. That’s Damien in a Video About AI Enforcement in Bike Lanes
Back in April, our editor gave an interview to...
Santa Monica College to Stage “The SpongeBob Musical:Theatre for Young Audiences Edition”July 17-26
The following is a submission from SMC. Photo: Heidi...
Community Meeting for Housing Project at 1435 Fifth Street Will Be Tomorrow, July 1, at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more about plans for the proposed 1435 Fifth...
Watch the World Cup knockout stage on Third Street Promenade
The following is a submission from the City of...

