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.
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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Commentary: More Trump and Co. High Speed Rail Sophistry
The following article comes to us from Streetsblog San...
OPA Update 7/31/25: Thank You AJA Vineyards for Joining OPA as a Gold Member, OPA Housing Committee Meeting This Coming Monday, Margaritas & Mocktails...
Main St. Closed to Traffic THIS Sunday AM for...
City Council Continues Restorative Justice Efforts Around the Ebony Beach Club
The city is one step closer to bringing justice...
Council Wrap: New DTSM Board, Pico Bus Stop Approved, Protected Bike Lanes Approved, Changes to the RAND Developer Agreement and More.
Next is debuting a new feature this week. Following...