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.
Ballot Measure That Would Exempt Multi-Family Housing from New Tax Submits Signatures to City Clerk, But Future Of Measure Is Uncertain
Former Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor has submitted 4,156 signatures to the City Clerk to place a measure on the fall ballot that would...
City Readies to Kickoff Public Process for Future Airport Park
On Sunday May 19, the City of Santa Monica kicks off the “Santa Monica Airport Conversion” public process with a public event from 11...
Pardon Our Dust During Tomorrow’s Site Re-Launch
After months of preparation, the big day for Santa Monica Next is almost here. The site will be down for about an hour tomorrow...
SMMUSD, SEIU Congratulate Each Other as Union Members Vote on Tentative Deal
As the members of SEIU 99 vote on a tentative deal and a new contract between school workers and the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School...
City, Spoke and Metro Bike Share Celebrate New Connections at for MANGo with Community Bike Ride on Saturday
This Saturday at 10 a.m., Santa Monica Spoke is holding a community bike ride on the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway to celebrate the completion...
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Kool Happenings: Give Him Enough Rope
The idea that, given enough freedom to make foolish...
Governor Signs “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Creating Protections for Stranded Motorists
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 390 into law...
OPA Update 8/7/25: New City Manager Oliver Chi @ OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday, 15′ Great White Shark Spotted Near the Pier, Chez Jay’s...
OPA August 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting...
Now To October: Free Saturday Morning Fitness – Wellness & Waves on the Santa Monica Pier
The following submission and above photo is from the...