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...

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...
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