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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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...

Santa Monica Next Is Looking for a New Editor

It's taken me nine days to get over the shock of losing Jason, but Santa Monica Next is ready to move on and is...

City Takes First Steps Towards Fulfilling Promise of Green Pier Initiative

At long last, businesses on the iconic Santa Monica Pier are beginning to have green trash and recycling options as part of the pier's...

Santa Monica’s State Senator Wants to Make It Easier for Cities to Raise Funds for Affordable Housing

Legislation authored by Senator Ben Allan, S.B. 961 is winding it's way through the state legislature. The "Neighborhood Infill Finance and Transit Improvement Districts...

Santa Monica Next Looks for New Editor as Jason Islas Moves On

Big Bird GIF from Bigbird GIFsAstute readers may have noticed a very small, almost insignificant change. the last couple of days. Jason Islas, who...

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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...
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