Damien Newton

yeah, this stuff is confusing. i hate prop 45 in particular because we desperately need ceqa reform but they pulled an uno reverse card on it

Street safety and planning policy are emphasized through LA crosswalk LPIs, SD’s “The Fork,” SF’s Market Street fatalities, and California’s opposition to Prop. 45.

#NOon45 CEQA was created when new highways and highway expansion were destroying communities. Prop 45 would roll out the red carpet for just the type of projects that we created CEQA to prevent. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/10/02/s...

The senate hearing today was amazing because of all the people that kept outing themselves as either/both traitors,but this is the best. Schmitt created a conspiracy that Smith was colluding with the GA DAcbased on his attendance at an Atlanta Hawks game. Smith was at an Iowa Hawkeyes game in MD.

My family complains that you can’t tell when I’m smiling and a lot of pictures, but I promise that I am smiling and very excited for the first class in the journalism program with the PAL

This Cubs-Red Sox series is Bud Selig levels of stupid. Hats off to Rob Manferd for doing the impossible.

If Trump did this we would be debating on x with people that thought we conquered Finland.

My favorite LA sports team!

Got to tag along with @damientypes.bsky.social tour of #Metrolink Central Maintenance Facility train yard in Cypress Park this morning

I'm working on a podcast on things that transit agencies have to do (preventive maintenance, planning, prevention, etc...) for extraordinary events from Mega-Events to Climate Change. Huge thanks to the folks at Metrolink who gave me a tour today and helped me improve the concept. More to come!

Streets for All created a video overview of my two #MeasureHLA lawsuits pushing for L.A. City to install bikeways/bus lanes/wheelchair access on various streets the city says are exempt from HLA www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI_4...

Gavin Newsom has a national reputation as a Climate Champion. But his record on funding alternatives to driving tells a different story, culminating in leaving major cuts on the table for his successor. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/08/31/s...

Help bring Streetsblog over the summer fundraiser finish line! cal.streetsblog.org/2026/08/25/t...

RIP cyclist Paul Bacca aka DJ Chicken Leather - a fixture of the early 00s midnight rides and Bike Oven. Commemoration this Sunday afternoon at the small park across from Bike Oven in Highland Park www.instagram.com/p/DcR3OHivVy0/

ICE just arrested a 5-year-old on his way to a soccer game in Austin. His name is Liam, just like the little boy from Minnesota. He should be in kindergarten this week. Instead he's in a trailer prison in the desert. Release Liam. Release these kids. Close the Dilley children’s prison.

Streetsblog LA memories w/@robertgarcia.Bsky.social

NBD, just launching California's 4th Streetsblog!

Cameras work.

It's actually one of the most shocking things I've seen since Trump invaded LA 15 months ago...Cops, in uniform, as props, at a political rally cheering a felon attacking an Attorney General. This is some real totalitarian shit.

If this were happening in LA, it would be national news. Better Roads, Safe Streets Is Headed for the Ballot…Unless Fresno County Can Stop It in Court cal.streetsblog.org/2026/08/12/b...

At @streetsblogla.bsky.social I used to argue we can't grade Eric Garcetti on the "Trump Curve" because he never suggested injecting bleach into our lungs. Same for Newsom. No Trump Curve just because he doesn't want floating nuclear power plants off the coast. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/08/10/i...

But…but…his campaign underperformed compared to other conservative candidates, despite a flood of free media. It was a disaster.

My Gmail account was briefly compromised today. If you received a strange email or link from my address in the last few hours, do not open it. It is a scam. I have secured my account.

I've never written a story before where government agencies can't agree on basic facts: is a permit needed, are the agencies talking, etc.

LA should cut ties with Flock Safety. Cities across the country are canceling their Flock contracts over the risks its license plate readers pose to privacy, civil liberties, and immigrant communities. LAPD is doing the opposite: renegotiating a surveillance network that Angelenos never agreed to.

Fresno County supervisors have stalled a replacement for Measure C, the transportation sales tax that's funded roads and transit for decades. Now the City of Fresno is pursuing its own ballot measure...it's not perfect but is it a responsible response to the County's dysfunction?

Fresno Ballot Measure Update: Supes Stall, City Going It Alone The City of Fresno's measure isn't perfect, but the supervisor's negligence created an emergency. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/07/28/f...

This story relies on a lot of local reporting, but I would be remiss if I didn't point out the great work done by Pablo Orihuela and Julianna Morano of @fresnoland.bsky.social.

10 Reasons the World Cup Was a Failure for Angelenos nolympicsla.com/2026/07/28/1...

How much more trauma is this country going to inflict on these women?

California's revamped cap-and-invest program is being challenged in court. Our latest video breaks down the lawsuit.

I hope everyone enjoyed the Trump-lite portion of the World Cup, because the Trump Heavy portion is here.

Excited about this.

Make America Hea…heal… <overcome with fit of coughing€

People are wondering why Bass is tacking RIGHT for the general election. It's simple. With Hilton and Voter ID on the ballot, she knows the >1/4 of the electorate that's Republican is going to vote. If she gets that vote to vote for her (or against Raman) instead of leaving "Mayor" blank, she wins.

I specifically requested no more metaphors

One year ago today, Donald Trump's masked agents began their brutal, chaotic raids of communities in Los Angeles and across Southern California. Hours later, Trump illegally took over the California National Guard, militarizing American neighborhoods to make his authoritarian goals a reality.

How much housing is located near the nation's transit? 45% of units are located within a 1/2 mile of bus or rail. But only 10% is near frequent service... and 6% is near a rail station. Our new data tool @urbaninstitute.bsky.social allows you to investigate in detail! www.urban.org/data-tools/h...

I'll say it...if Steyer had done yesterday's Metro press-hit a week earlier he would have had my vote. It was between him and Porter, and people that know me know that Katie had the tie-breaker. cal.streetsblog.org/2026/06/03/w...

Just FYI, Rick Caruso 2022 did way better in the primary than Spencer Pratt last night. You may not hear this analysis in many other places for some reason.

Biggest thing I’m learning from producing and repeatedly watching these videos is how great LA is for having viable transpo options. Sometimes I want to drive and hear a podcast. Sometimes I avoid my car at all costs and hop the train. Most times I want to bike and burn off some steam (& calories)

Who do you think won the #DLineDash?!?!

Recap of Streetsblog's #DLineDash commuter race! That D Line is fassssssst! Kudos to all the great racers and hosts! la.streetsblog.org/2026/05/21/m...

Ten years ago today it was my daughter's first Bike to (pre-) School Day

Hanging with #DLineDash official judge @streetsblogla.bsky.social @damientypes.bsky.social trying to decide who will win — subway, bike, or car 🤔

I am just sitting down at my desk after the #dlinedash. My regular content is on its way!

Just chillin’ at the finish line of the #DLineDash