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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City Manager Calls for Unity and Celebration at Breeze’s 1st Birthday Party on Saturday

In the wake of a deeply divisive and hard fought election, both locally and nationally, Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole is calling for...

Santa Monica, California. As the Nation Is Shocked, Santa Monica Stands Firm

Last night, the nation was shocked at the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States. As more and more states...

Check Out Our Non-Partisan Voter Guide from Last Week’s Vote Local Event

Last Thursday, Santa Monica Next held a non-partisan pre-election party that featured a voter guide listing endorsements on local, regional and state-wide ballot measures...

Has the Clock Struck Midnight for Large Renters at SMO? City Files Suit Against Renters Who Won’t Leave Following Eviction

The following story is a press release from the city :City Files Unlawful Detainer Lawsuits Against Atlantic Aviation and American FlyersSANTA MONICA, Calif. --...

Is Armen Melkonians Running an Illegal Campaign? Is Terry O’Day? Is This Election Over Yet?

Yesterday, Santa Monica Next covered the dueling legal opinions on Measure LV. Our conclusion was that at this point, it's nearly impossible for anyone...

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Tonight’s City Council Meeting Is Cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Santa Monica City...

SB 79 Community Information Meeting Set for Tomorrow, August 25. Council Action to Follow on 9/8

(Every week, Next republishes a story from City Manager...

BBB Earns Another $3 Million for Electrification Efforts

Santa Monica’s push to fully electrify the Big Blue...
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