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.

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Santa Monica’s Minimum and Living Wages Rose Today, But Can’t Keep Up with the Cost of Living

Santa Monica’s Minimum and Living Wages Go Up Every Year on July 1Happy fiscal New Year Santa Monica.Every year on July 1, the minimum...

Eyes on the Street: The Main Street Bike Counter Is Back!

In February, the electronic bike counter located at Main Street just south of where it intersects with Colorado Avenue, stopped working; but as first...

Dem. Club Endorses Progressive Unity Slate : Hall, Snell, Raskin and Zernitskaya

Last night the Santa Monica Democratic Club held their endorsement meeting for the fall election. For the City Council, the club had to choose...

Council Votes “No” on Giving Voters Chance to Close Budget Shortfall, Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Last night, by a 4-3 vote, the City Council voted against placing a measure on the fall ballot that would have generated $7 million...

United City Council Pushes Back at Santa Monica Coalition’s Mis-Information Banner

In a rare show of solidarity, the Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously at its Tuesday, June 25 meeting to direct city staff to...

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