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.
Exclusive articles:
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A – What Can and Should Santa Monica Do About Climate Change
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
It Must Be Campaign Season Again
Sigh.In 2014 I learned how rough and tumble politics can be in Santa Monica. Under Jason Islas' leadership, we ran a successful Vote Local...
League of Conservation Voters Endorses Davis, O’Day, Winterer. Passes on Vazquez
Last week, the City of Santa Monica was honored for "creating a culture of health" and released a report showing the City was ahead...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: 6 CANDIDATES ON WHAT SANTA MONICA CAN DO FOR ITS SENIORS
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
VOTE LOCAL Q AND A: 6 CANDIDATES ON THE LAST TIME THEY RODE A BICYCLE
Last month, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written to...
Latest
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...
OPA Update 7/27/26: City Moves to Shutter SaMoShel, Details on City’s AI Enforcement of Illegal Bike Lane Parking, & Things To Do This Week
Snow Skiing in Ocean Park??? This SaMo History Museum Facebook...
Full Text from Mayor Caroline Torosis’ State of the City: A City that Works, Belongs and Welcomes
Last week, Mayor Caroline Torosis delivered the State of...

