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.
Bike “to Anywhere” Day Remains a Top Draw in Santa Monica (and There Was a Cool 5K Too).
Yesterday was Bike to Anywhere Day and I went out to enjoy one of my favorite unofficial holidays. After dropping my kids off at...
Bike to Anywhere Day Rolls Into the Afternoon. Here’s What Freebies, Events and Promotions Are Still Out There.
I just returned home from my 10-mile Bike to Anywhere Day and wanted to remind everyone that there are still events and freebies going...
Council Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza and Return of Hostages Held by Hamas
Last night, by a 6-1 vote, the Santa Monica City Council approved a statement that called for peace in the Middle East in the...
Council Expands Anti-Harassment Ordinance to Protect Pedestrians and Approves Plans and Contracts for Safety Improvements
Last night (Agenda), the City Council unanimously passed all five motions relating to bicycle safety. These motions will lead to near-immediate construction of several...
Here’s the Events, Giveaways and Goodies for Thursday’s Bike to Anywhere Day
This Thursday, Bike to Anywhere Day, the heir to Bike to Work Day, comes to Santa Monica. The annual international celebration of bicycling culture...
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Conservancy Invites You to Celebrate the 66th Birthday of Chez Jay
The following comes via the Santa Monica Conservancy.This Saturday,...
SMPD Stats Show Shocking Drop in Traffic Enforcement
Statistics released in an email from the City Manager...
OPA Update National Night Out Tonight, OPA August Monthly Meeting Next Monday, SMPD to Increase Enforcement Against Illegal Off-Highway Vehicles, & More!
This newsletter came out yesterday and this copy has...
Plan Would Replace Santa Monica Business Park Adjacent Building with 375 Unit Mixed-Use Housing Project
Major changes are coming to Ocean Park Boulevard (adjacent...