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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Santa Monica Secures $10.5 Million for “Great Park” Planning and Development

The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday night to accept more than $10.5 million in state and county grants to advance planning and development...

Santa Monica Changes Map on Neighborhood Website, the Facts Behind the Conspiracy

Image: The "new map" on the city's website showing the four neighborhood organizations taking part in the city's grant program.Last month, the City of...

Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Colorado Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Appear Complete

All photos: Joe LintonSanta Monica is installing concrete-curb-protected bike lanes on two well-biked east-west streets: Colorado Avenue and Broadway. Streetsblog was in the area last...

Cloverfield Commons: Airport -> Housing Ballot Measure Is Still On

(Update, 6/15/26: The signature gathering campaign mentioned below is for the 2028 ballot.)Earlier this week, Santa Monica Next reported that the measure that would...

Legislative Update: The Good E-Bike Legislation Is Moving, the Bad Legislation Is Not

“Well, the good news is, we’ll have plenty of chances to educate,” sighed one bicycle safety advocate to me after a series of well-intentioned...

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Letter to the Editor: PTA Responds to Last Week’s Article on Turf Controversy

We appreciate Santa Monica Next’s coverage of SMMPTA Council’s...

 Santa Monica Pier to Honor Two Families Who Helped Preserve Its Past and Shape Its Future

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

Santa Monica Implements New State Requirements for City Council Meetings

The following is an announcement from the City.The city...
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