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.
Santa Monica Joins 29-city Lawsuit to Protect Federal Emergency and Disaster Funding
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica.Santa Monica joined 28 other local governments in a lawsuit filed Wednesday challenging...
Santa Monica’s No on LV Campaign Earns 2016 Streetsie Award “Honorable Mention”
The campaign that soundly defeated the no-growth Measure LV this past November has been given the “Honorable Mention” nod in the 2016 Streetsie Awards...
Donate Today to Make Santa Monica Next A News Leader In 2017
We have big plans for Santa Monica Next in 2017. But to make those plans happen, we need your help today.For more than three...
Go Metro! MTA Films a Visit to the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Regular readers of Metro's blogsite, The Source, know that one of the best features is the videos. Last week, Metro unveiled its newest video...
Santa Monica Walks Wants to Know : What Are Your Experiences Walking in Santa Monica?
On Facebook, Santa Monica Walks is asking for your help re-identifying some of the most dangerous experiences in Santa Monica. Following, the passage of...
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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...
OPA Update 12/1/25: OPA Holiday Party & Miracle on Main St. THIS Sunday, New City Law Requires Owners to Register Vacant Properties, & Street...
OPA Holiday Party DetailsMark your calendar to join us the...

