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 Leads on Bike Share, But Is Willing to Let the Region Catch Up
While researching the Streetsblog Los Angeles story concerning the new regional push for bike share, I had a chance to talk with Santa Monica...
How Are We Doing?
As we approach the two month anniversary of the launch of Santa Monica Next, we wanted to take a moment to ask you, our...
Santa Monica Fights Against SMO Crashes, FAA Makes Them Possible (Updated Tuesday at Noon)
I listened to the wup-wup-wup-wup of the helicopter's flying overhead, I cursed inwardly and got up to double-check the front door was locked. Usually...
Thanks Everyone for a Great Fundraiser at Juan and Sirinya’s!
Thanks everyone who came out to our Santa Monica fundraiser at Juan and Sirinya Matute's. We raised nearly $1,000 (in addition to the over...
Featured Event: Coastal Cleanup Day
It's billed as the largest volunteer day on the planet, bigger than Santa Monica, bigger than California, bigger even than all of America. Coastal...
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Pacific Park’s Ferris Wheel To Illuminate In Celebration Of ‘AAPI Heritage Month 2026’
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month 2026, Pacific Park...
OPA Update 4/30/26: May is Mental Health Awareness Month & Bike Month, SaMo Jazz Fest, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Volunteer Opportunity - Fire Service Day is Saturday, May...
Council Adopts Approaches to Implement New State Housing Law
Santa Monica will see more housing produced near transit-oriented...
Santa Monica Students Ride Free During Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! Week
The following is a submission from the Big Blue...

