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.
Meet the New Steering Committee for Santa Monica Next
As the Southern California Streets Initiative continues to grow -- in case you missed it, Streetsblog California launched yesterday -- it has become apparent that...
Fast Forward: Santa Monica Residents Organize for “Diverse, Sustainable and Equitable” Future
Do you feel that too often discussions of Santa Monica's future are too dominated by a discussion of what was? Now, there's a new...
Step Forward or Backing Down?: Council Debates Airport Plans
On July 1, an agreement between the City of Santa Monica and the federal government that requires the city to maintain low cost leases...
Islas to appear on “Press Play with Madeleine Brand” Today at 12:15
Santa Monica Next editor Jason Islas will appear on KCRW's "Press Play with Madeline Brand" today at noon to discuss his recent stories "Lack...
Southwest Corridor Cities Nominate Former SMPD Chief to Replace O’Connor on Metro Board
Earlier this morning, the "Southwest Corridor" cities voted for a new official to represent them on the Metro Board of Directors, replacing Santa Monica...
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2026 State of the City event to Highlight Realignment Plan and “Santa Monica’s Emerging Renaissance”
The following is a submission from the City of...
Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel Launches America 250 Celebration With Fourth of July Light Spectacular
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Pacific...
Council Passes Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets
The city council passed a balanced budget last night...
Fairview, Montana and Ocean Park Branch Libraries to Open Four Days Per Week
The following is a submission from the City of...

