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.
Fast Forward: Santa Monica Residents Organize for “Diverse, Sustainable and Equitable” Future
Do you feel that too often discussions of Santa Monica's future are too dominated by a discussion of what was? Now, there's a new...
Step Forward or Backing Down?: Council Debates Airport Plans
On July 1, an agreement between the City of Santa Monica and the federal government that requires the city to maintain low cost leases...
Islas to appear on “Press Play with Madeleine Brand” Today at 12:15
Santa Monica Next editor Jason Islas will appear on KCRW's "Press Play with Madeline Brand" today at noon to discuss his recent stories "Lack...
Southwest Corridor Cities Nominate Former SMPD Chief to Replace O’Connor on Metro Board
Earlier this morning, the "Southwest Corridor" cities voted for a new official to represent them on the Metro Board of Directors, replacing Santa Monica...
Deadline This Friday for LACBC Executive Director Applications
The region's largest bicycle advocacy organization, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, is searching for a new executive director. Following the wildly successful 7-year...
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A New (TEMPORARY!) Front Door for the Pier
Every week, Santa Monica Next republishes a story from...
Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete
All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes...
OPA Update 6/8/26: Monthly OPA Meeting Tonight/Monday, Bowlmor Construction Update, Two New Exciting SaMo Restaurant Openings this Week, & Other Things To Do This...
June OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (June 8): The meeting...
Santa Monica Celebrates the World Cup with Soccer Events and Activations
Image: Soccer fans check out the still-being-built WC headquarters...

