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.
Need to Know: Some Questions for Oliver Chi
Last Friday, the City of Santa Monica announced that the search committee had settled on Oliver Chi as the choice for the new City...
See You in Court: California Sues to Protect Clean Air and Emission Standards from Federal Overreach
Earlier this morning, the United States Senate joined their counterparts in the House of Representatives by voting to rescind waivers granted to California last...
Santa Monica Joins West Hollywood in Supporting Legislation Allowing for Upzoning Near Rail and BRT Stations
The process of passing a resolution in support of a piece of state legislation is usually an easy affair. The effort spearheaded by Councilmember...
SMC Continues to Add Awards to Its Journalism Portfolio
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. Lead Photo: Dodgers players and fans celebrate during the Dodgers World Series Championship parade on...
There’s a New Chance to Comment on the Airport Conversion and the Three “Draft Scenarios”
Editor's note: I'm sure we'll have a lot more to say, this is just our first look at the scenarios.This weekend, the Santa Monica...
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Commentary: More Trump and Co. High Speed Rail Sophistry
The following article comes to us from Streetsblog San...
OPA Update 7/31/25: Thank You AJA Vineyards for Joining OPA as a Gold Member, OPA Housing Committee Meeting This Coming Monday, Margaritas & Mocktails...
Main St. Closed to Traffic THIS Sunday AM for...
City Council Continues Restorative Justice Efforts Around the Ebony Beach Club
The city is one step closer to bringing justice...
Council Wrap: New DTSM Board, Pico Bus Stop Approved, Protected Bike Lanes Approved, Changes to the RAND Developer Agreement and More.
Next is debuting a new feature this week. Following...