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.
Santa Monica’s Past and Present Urban Designs Collide at Santa Monica History Museum. Book Signing Tomorrow Night
The Santa Monica History Museum opened a new exhibit last week entitled, "Santa Monica, a Look Back to 1902 from Today." The exhibit blends...
This Fall’s Ballot Starting to Take Shape. Term Limits Proposal Likely on the Ballot.
Yesterday, organizers submitted over 19,000 signatures to place a term limit proposal on this fall's ballot for the City of Santa Monica. The initiative,...
SMO Releases Data Showing Huge Drop in Jet Traffic
Late last week, the Santa Monica Airport (SMO) announced that the runway shortening project completed last December is working. Comparing air traffic from March...
Jason Islas a Finalist for Four LA Press Club Awards
The Los Angeles Press Club released their list of finalists for their 2017 Los Angeles Press Club Awards. Former Santa Monica Next editor Jason...
How Was Your Bike to Work Day?
This morning, the City of Santa Monica and much of Los Angeles County celebrated Bike to Work Day. The annual celebration of bike commuting...
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New Legislation Would Require Breathalyzers in Cars for Everyone Guilty of DUI
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) was flanked by Senator Bob...
Samohi Students Rally at City Hall to Demand Better from City in Age of Trump
Brandishing political signs, chanting slogans, and demanding change, roughly...
City Waives Outdoor Dining Fees for February to Aid Local Businesses
The following is a submission from the City of...