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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Throwback Thursday: Bike Center Is Awesome

In celebration of Bike to Work Day, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the best videos that's ever appeared on...

What a Difference 10 Feet Make, a Look at the Koolhass Project on 4th/Arizona

Tomorrow night, designs for "The Plaza at Santa Monica" will be presented to the public at 7 pm in the Main Branch of the...

Get Involved with the Vote Local Campaign!

Vote Local PosterLast week, Juan announced the Vote Local campaign. Recognizing that many members of Generation X, Generation Y, or the Millenials don't always...

Eyes on the Street: BBB’s First New Bus Stop

Moments ago, the Big Blue Bus posted the above picture announcing the unwrapping of the first of the new modern bus stops that will...

AOPA, SMO and the Faults with the California Referendum Process

AOPA Filing 140425He told me it was a petition to ban large planes from the airport. He told me if I signed it he would...

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Santa Monica Reports Double-Digit Decline in Homelessness in 2026 Count, Plans More Frequent Surveys

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica...

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...

You Can Help Build the City’s Rose Parade Float

Photo: Juan MatuteSanta Monica residents will have a chance...
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