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.
Exclusive articles:
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...
Deadline This Friday for LACBC Executive Director Applications
The region's largest bicycle advocacy organization, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, is searching for a new executive director. Following the wildly successful 7-year...
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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...

