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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Looking to Protest the Administration But Can’t Wait for No Kings? Indivisible Has a Weekly Protest on Thursdays

A local community action group is organizing a weekly demonstration called “Venice & Santa Monica Take Back Our Streets”, bringing together residents and allies...

Eyes on the Street: Removal of Colorado/Yale Crosswalk

Normally, "Eyes on the Street" is celebrating the installation of some new infrastructure, high-tech bus stop, or something else to celebrate. This time, eagle-eyed...

Bergamot Comedy Festival Returns to Santa Monica, March 24–28

Laughter, learning and rising voices in stand-up come to Santa Monica this spring with the Bergamot Comedy Festival, a week-long celebration of comedic arts...

New Legislation, Backed by Bike Safety Groups, Proposed to Regulate E-Motos/E-Bikes

Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-SD) has introduced Senate Bill 1167, legislation aimed at tightening California’s oversight of electric mopeds and other higher-speed electrically powered two-wheelers that...

“Water is Life” Workshop Focuses on Santa Monica Watershed, This Wednesday

The Santa Monica Great Park Coalition is partnering with the Verdant Venice Group to host a community workshop focused on stormwater, watershed health, and...

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SMC Emeritus Program to Host “Earth Day at Emeritus” April 22

SMC Emeritus, a program of Santa Monica College (SMC), will host “Earth...

Santa Monica Breaks Ground on $56 Million Big Blue Bus Electrification Project

This is what progress looks like. It’s practical, it’s...

Springtime at the Pier: ‘Locals’ Night’ Returns April 16 with Live Music, Art, Salsa, and ‘Save the Pier!’

The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.Spring...
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