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.
California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
A looming overhaul of California’s cap-and-trade program is raising alarm among transit advocates, affordable housing organizations, and environmental justice groups, who warn the state...
Santa Monica Conservancy Unveils New Self-Guided Coastal Tour for June 7
The Santa Monica Conservancy is launching a new self-guided historical tour called “Coastal Crossroads,” highlighting the cultural and historical significance of Santa Monica’s coastline....
SMRR Leadership Declares War Against YIMBYs in Announcement of 2026 Endorsement Meeting
Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights, one of Santa Monica’s most influential political organizations, will hold the 2026 Annual Membership Convention on August 9 at...
Happy Bike to Anywhere Day, to Those Who Celebrate
Between this morning’s Bike to Anywhere Day festivities and the Rick Crocker 5K in just a couple of hours, I didn’t have a lot...
Santa Monica Will Celebrate Bike Anywhere Day With Pit Stops, Happy Hour, and Local Specials – TOMORROW 5/21
Tomorrow, Santa Monica cyclists won’t just be riding...they’ll be celebrating.Santa Monica Spoke and a coalition of local businesses and advocacy groups are organizing a...
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Pacific Wheel Illuminates Juneteenth with Special Tribute Light Display on June 19
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate...
OPA Update 6/18/26: Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...

