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.
Vendors meet at City Hall to voice concerns about new rules. Announce rally for Monday at 10 a.m.
Yesterday, a coalition of street vendors met at City Hall to deliver their thoughts on a series of proposed changes the city has submitted...
With Friday Deadline to Submit Comments, Vendors Demand Public Hearing/Extended Comment Period for Changes to Rules for Palisades Park and the Santa Monica Pier
On March 31, the City of Santa Monica proposed a set of new rules for street vendors in Palisades Park and the Santa Monica...
New Complaint Filed Against “Brighter Future” PAC’s Major Donors
Disclosure: Juan Matute, Jason Mastbaum and Jason Islas have all written for Santa Monica Next and serve both officially and unofficially as advisors.Last year,...
What’s Next Episode 3 : Rick Cole
For the third episode of the What's Next podcast, Damien Newton interviews Rick Cole, the former city manager for the City of Santa Monica....
More Media Friendly Polls Reflect/Manipulate the Public Mood
It's been just over a month since the last "Pulse Poll" was conducted and released by the anti-union dark money organization "Eyes on 11."...
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Santa Monica Public Library launches Community Mapping survey
The following is a submission from the City of...
Santa Monica and West Hollywood Bus Lane/Stop Enforcement Programs Start Today
The following article is also found at Streetsblog Los...
New Rules for BBB Go Into Effect Today: Drivers Can Deny Rides to Repeat Offenders
The following is a press release from the City...
OPA Update: Main St. 4th of July Parade Details, New Tacos Por Favor Opens on Lincoln Blvd., Nordstrom Santa Monica Place Closing, & Things...
Main St. Parade Details: The parade starts FRIDAY at...