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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The Santa Monica Next/Streetsblog Party for Bloom/Cyclehop and Hulu is Two Days Away!
If you haven't already, get your ticket today to join us in celebrating the good work accomplished by Assemblymember Richard Bloom, Cyclehop, and Hulu....
#DamienTalks 24: New Housing Bills Intersect with Transit, Transpo. Planning
Last week, Streetsblog California announced three new pieces of legislation introduced by Assemblyman Richard Bloom who represents West Los Angeles County cities in the Assembly....
Caltrans Seeking 5,000 Drivers to Try VMT Fee Instead of Gas Tax
As the value captured from the state’s gas tax continues to fall, and the conditions of the California’s roads and bridges continues to worsen,...
If You Value Santa Monica Next, Please Make A Donation Today
No doubt you are being inundated with many worthwhile nonprofits asking you to make a year-end contribution. Santa Monica Next is no exception. If...
Support Santa Monica Next This #GivingTuesday
By now you’ve gotten at least a dozen emails about #GivingTuesday asking you to donate to an important and worthy non-profit.
Today, throughout California staff...
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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...
OPA Update 7/27/26: City Moves to Shutter SaMoShel, Details on City’s AI Enforcement of Illegal Bike Lane Parking, & Things To Do This Week
Snow Skiing in Ocean Park??? This SaMo History Museum Facebook...
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...

