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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.
In May 2023, local officials celebrated a major milestone when a new dedicated two-way bike and pedestrian path opened, closing a long-standing gap between...
California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 1942, also known as the E-Bike Accountability Act, as part of the 2025-26 legislative session. Sponsored by Assemblymember Rebecca...
The Santa Monica Fire Department is expanding its innovative Advanced Provider Unit (APU) program, adding a second team to help respond to complex medical...
The debate, amendments, passage, and signing of Senate Bill 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, dominated headlines at Streetsblog and across the...