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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Open Thread: Weigh in on the Great Scooter Debate of 2018
Anyone that thought the Great Scooter Debate of 2018 was over after the City Council approved a pilot program earlier this year was jolted...
Welcome Back to Santa Monica Next
Hi everyone!Our summer vacation has ended, and now it's time to get back to our labor of love, providing you the news and opinion...
Santa Monica Next Is Going on Summer Break
Friends,We're going to be taking a short break at Santa Monica Next until early July when we'll be returning with some major changes. We're...
Santa Monica Next and Partner Publications Honored by LA Press Club
Last night was the L.A. Press Club's Annual awards dinner. As usual, the Southern California Streets Initiative team (Streetsblog Los Angeles, Santa Monica Next,...
Step One: Plan the Park
Via Urbanize comes the news that design architecture firm Rios Clemente Hale Studios have released renderings and a plan for the expanded Airport Park on...
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State Announces Nearly $300 Million in Grants for Safe Streets
We'll have more details on Santa Monica specific grants...
City Council Establishes Economic Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Provides Direction for 2025-2027 Budget
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica Gets Down to Business at Council Budget Workshop
Discussions at the City Council’s March 8th budget workshop...
OPA Update 3/10/25: OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight, SaMo Rents Rise in Wake of Wildfires, & Things To Do This Week
OPA March 10 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting...