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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SMC Symphony Orchestra and CSUN Animation Department to Present Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” May 12
The following article was submitted by Santa Monica Community College.The Santa Monica College Music Department will present the SMC Symphony Orchestra and the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Animation...
Santa Monica Launches E-Bike Voucher Program for Residents of Low and Moderate Income
The City of Santa Monica has launched an e-bike voucher program to allow 90 low and moderate families residing in the city to purchase...
The Hotel Strike in Santa Monica Is Over
Earlier this morning, UNITE HERE Local 11 announced that the last four hotels that were under strike in Santa Monica have reached a settlement....
Two “Builder’s Remedy” Projects Are Moving in the City’s Permit Process
Between the fall of 2022 and May of last year, there was constant chatter about the "builder's remedy" and the sixteen projects that were...
Big Blue Bus Announces Service Changes Starting on Sunday, May 5
The Santa Monica Big Blue Bus announced changes to nine routes along its service, mostly with increased hours, starting on Sunday, May 5. Three...
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Ride the Steel Wave: Pacific Park Celebrates ‘National Roller Coaster Day’ with the Ocean-Soaring West Coaster This Saturday
Get ready to ride the steel wave of National...
Santa Monica Announces Return of Safe Routes to School Program as Pali High Is First School to Re-Open Later This Week
Back to School comes early to Santa Monica this...
OPA Update 8/11/25: OPA Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday, Return To School Traffic Tips, & Things To Do This Week
OPA August 11 Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday: This month's meeting...
Free Metered Parking for EVs Ends on September 30
For as long as I've lived in Los Angeles...