Damien Newton
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Streetsblog Needs Your Support
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So what does 2020 hold for the Bay Area? We don't know, but we look forward to finding out and delivering the news you need to be the best-informed citizen advocate that you can.
Don’t Believe the Hype, Congestion Pricing Isn’t Coming to East Palo Alto Anytime Soon
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But the City Is Considering Some Progressive Fixes to the University Ave Traffic Mess
Advocates Sound off on Complete Streets Veto, State Legislation
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At the CalBike summit, Fortin interviewed a handful of leaders about Governor Gavin Newsom's disappointing veto of SB 127, and other news from the recent legislative session.
Making the Most of the BART Extension
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Comments on Playbook for Downtown San Jose are due this Friday
VTA Board Chair Teresa O’Neill Talks Planning
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Earlier this week, Streetsblog San Francisco caught up with Teresa O’Neill, a Santa Clara City Councilmember and current Chair of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). VTA is the lead transit agency in Silicon Valley, involved in regional planning for future BART stations, the areas surrounding these stations, and congestion management–not to mention spearheading […]
As We Close In on Our 10th Anniversary Party, Here’s a Streetfilm Celebrating our 1st Year.
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As the clock ticks down on our 10th birthday party next Tuesday night (details and RSVP, here!), we thought it would be fun to take a look back with this Streetfilm, published in 2010 before our 1st Anniversary Party. Streetsblog San Francisco Shows Its Political Clout debuted in January of 2010, and focuses on both Streetsblog […]
Join Us for Our Birthday and Honor Some of San Francisco’s Livability Leaders
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(If you’re planning to join us on September 10, please RSVP on Eventbrite or Facebook. If you’re interested in sponsoring or advertising at the event, click here for more details.) In case you’re just hearing about our birthday party for the first time, we’ll be at Manny’s in the Mission from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
Change the Date: Streetsblog Birthday Party Moved to SEPTEMBER 10
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RSVP for the 10th Anniversary Party, here! Thank you so much for wanting to be part of our 10th anniversary party. Unfortunately we discovered a conflict at our venue–our birthday party was scheduled for the same evening as the third Democratic presidential debate and our venue was double-booked for the time we reserved. After surveying […]
Streetsblog (and Friends) Earn Four Big Wins at L.A. Press Club Awards
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Streetsblog L.A. wins Best Group Blog - with Sahra Sulaiman honored for Local Political Commentary and Damien Newton honored for Solutions Journalism
Emergency Fund Drive Goals Met Thanks to You!
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Despite losing a grant, Streetsblog is secure for at least another year thanks to your support
Help us Bust Through the Bars to a Better City
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Fund Drive Update: We’re Getting There Thanks to You!
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Hi all. We just wanted to update you on our fund raising. First of all, thanks again for your heartfelt support. It’s great to know that so many people appreciate what we do enough to contribute. To review: a short time ago we found out the Craigslist Fund, which had been a stalwart supporter for […]