Damien Newton

638 POSTS
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.

Exclusive articles:

It’s Time for Santa Monica to Reject Santa Monica Pulse Polls

In its most recent article on a "Santa Monica Pulse" poll, Santa Monica Lookout writer Jorge Casuso wrote, "A monthly push poll of Santa...

Promenade Comeback: New Places Open for Doughnuts, Iced Cream

This weekend, two new trendy chain places to get sweets will open on the Third Street Promenade: Duck Donuts and Mad Scientist Ice Cream...

City Makes It Clear: No More Discussion with Palmdale About Housing without Council Approval

At the end of discussion about further amendments to the city's housing element at Tuesday's City Council meeting (video and agenda), Councilmember Carolyn Torosis...

Flip 1st Gymnastics Opens for Full Family Fun and Fitness at Pico/Lincoln

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since Dan “the Man” Levi came to Los Angeles and to teach gymnastics. His California journey...

What’s Next Episode 2 : Kate Cagle

Welcome to the first episode of Santa Monica Next’s new podcast What’s Next hosted by Damien Newton. This week's episode features Spectrum News 1...

Latest

Santa Monica Earns $3.5 Million in Grants for Safer Streets Projects

Photo: The intersection of 23rd and Hill via Google...

SMC Opens Spring 2025 Masters of Dance Series March 26

The following is a submission from Santa Monica Community...

Streetsblog Checks Out the Santa Monica Bergamot Station First/Last Mile Construction

It is very much still a construction site, but...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img