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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Newsom Vetoes Allen’s SB 682 Which Would Have Limited Sale of Items with “Forever Chemicals”

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 682, authored by Senator Ben Allen, sought to dramatically limit the presence of harmful “forever chemicals” in consumer...

Governor Signs Package of Transportation Safety/Funding Bills

With just hours left to sign or veto yesterday, Governor Newsom signed all five pieces of legislation we've been waiting on. Full coverage coming...

Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, a major land-use reform aimed at promoting housing construction near...

Zbur Legislation to Expand Electrification Signed by Governor

California cities and counties with populations over 75,000 will soon be required to develop detailed electrification plans under a new law signed by Governor...

Author Readings to Celebrate Release of Fall 2025 Santa Monica Review on Oct. 26

The following is a press release from SMC.Santa Monica College (SMC) is pleased to announce the release of its fall 2025 edition of the Santa Monica Review (SMR), SMC’s esteemed national literary arts...

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SMC Symphony Orchestra Performs Dec. 14

The following is a submission from SMC.The Santa Monica College...

Celebrating New Deal History at Samohi

The following is a very lightly edited submission from...

County Seeks Public Input on Transit Gaps; Santa Monica Neighbors Encouraged to Participate

Do you take transit in Culver City? How about...
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