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.
City Council Takes Second Step To Close Airport and Plan for the 227 Acres That Would Be Opened
Over three and a half hours into another marathon City Council meeting, the Council heard a report from the city’s Department of Public Works...
Editorial: In Rush to Improve Coffers, City Shouldn’t Quickly Sell Kiosk Rights
At tonight's meeting, the Santa Monica City Council is expected to vote on whether or not to approve a contract with BIG Outdoor, an...
Help Us Re-Launch Santa Monica Next in 2023
For half a decade, Santa Monica Next was the place for progressives to turn to for news about what was going on in Santa...
Progressives Score Wins in City Council and School Board Races and Other Thoughts on the 2022 Election Results (as of Thursday 11/10 at 5:00...
This year's midterm Congressional elections saw a surprisingly strong turnout from progressive voters hold back and nearly completely dissipate a 'red wave' that pundits...
Early Halloween as New PAC Dresses Up as SMRR
You’ve doubtlessly seen them. If not, you’ve certainly heard of them. Spoofing the name of the political party that’s been a major player in...
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Locals’ Night Returns to the Santa Monica Pier on March 20 with Live Music, Classic Cars, and Community Fun
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation.The...
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...
State Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants for Safe Streets
We'll have more details on Santa Monica specific grants...