Damien Newton
Recent Posts
S.F. Museums Want One More Crack at Ending Car Free Streets
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A new ballot measure has been filed with the City of San Francisco, which its proponents are calling "Access for All."
Supervisors Take Second Step to Reduce Speed Limits on Unincorporated LA County Streets
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Today's motion, introduced by both Solis and Supervisor Janice Hahn, seeks to create a program similar to the city's for Los Angeles County. It calls on the Department of Public Works and County Council to write any ordinances the Supervisors would need to change speed limits under A.B. 43 and for Public Works and the Department of Public Health to identify streets where the county can and should lower speed limits.
It’s Not Too Early to Join Our Summer Fundraiser
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Any donations we receive between now and the end of August will qualify for the perks and raffles that we’ll be holding throughout the summer.
SGV Connect 94 – Accessible Bike Facilities and the Future Puente Hills Park
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Damien talks with disability advocate Megan Lynch. Chris interviews Supervisor Hilda Solis.
L.A. City and Community Land Trust Offer Competing Visions for Caltrans El Sereno Properties
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“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that doesn’t exist anywhere in the state of California, let alone the city of Los Angeles,” de León said
SGV Connect 93 – Bike Month with Senator Portantino and ActiveSGV
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Chris Greenspon officially joins the podcast team and interviews Sen. Portantino while Damien checks in with Active SGV.
Eyes on the Street: Rainbow Halo Rises in Venice, Commemorating Prynsess Brazzle
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The art installation is the product of two city departments and their artist in residence, working with nonprofit organizations. LADOT and Cultural Affairs (DCA) host a creative catalyst program that hires artists to produce art related to Vision Zero, the international effort to end traffic violence.
SGV Connect 92: Meet Chris Greenspon
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Damien sits down with the third co-host of SGV Connect, Chris Greenspon.
Caltrans Tenants Left Out as “710 Home” Sales Move Forward
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"I have been living here my whole life," says Elizabeth Ortega, a Caltrans tenant for 22 years. "I think it would be just to allow us and other tenants to purchase our homes."
Getting to Know Candidates for Westside City Council Seat
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Council District 11 candidates Erin Darling, Greg Good, Mike Newhouse, and Allison Polhill debated mobility issues
SGV Connect 91 – Damien and Kris, One Last Time
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SBLA SGV reporter Kris Fortin is moving on to a full-time position with Santa Ana Active Streets
Part-Time Job Announcement! Streetsblog L.A. Looking for Journalist for SGV Coverage
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Part-time position averaging roughly 10-15 hours per week, and the writer will be expected to produce roughly two original stories and co-host two podcasts every month