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.
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...
Eyes on the Street: Wayfinding Kiosks Are in the Way
You can watch the shine flash at upcoming drivers on video at Carter Rubin'S Twitter/X.In December of 2022, the Santa Monica City Council approved...
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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...
City Council Continues Restorative Justice Efforts Around the Ebony Beach Club
The city is one step closer to bringing justice...
Council Wrap: New DTSM Board, Pico Bus Stop Approved, Protected Bike Lanes Approved, Changes to the RAND Developer Agreement and More.
Next is debuting a new feature this week. Following...