Jason Islas
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Jason Islas is the editor of Santa Monica Next and the director of the Vote Local Campaign. Before joining Next in May 2014, Jason had covered land use, transit, politics and breaking news for The Lookout, the city’s oldest news website, since February 2011.
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Santa Monica Sweeps American Planning Association Awards
Santa Monica had a good night at the American Planning Association (APA) awards gala Thursday night.City officials took home three honors at the ceremony,...
City Council Member Wants Prop B-style Initiative for SaMo
Would requiring voter approval of any project above a certain height be right for Santa Monica? Councilmember Kevin McKeown thinks so.At Tuesday's City Council...
The 12-Story Version of the Plaza at Santa Monica Project Gets Go-Ahead
Last night, the City Council chose between two design concepts for the Plaza at Santa Monica, a mixed-use development slated for 2.5 acres of...
Next and the Santa Monica Museum of Art Team Up for First Vote Local Event
Mark your calendars for Santa Monica Next's first Vote Local event. Join Santa Monica Next and the Santa Monica Museum of Art for a tour...
Local Hotel Workers Union Backs 4th/5th and Arizona Project
The new 12-story mixed-use project by world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas' firm, OMA, proposed for a prime piece of 2.5-acre City-owned land in Downtown Santa...
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Ride the Steel Wave: Pacific Park Celebrates ‘National Roller Coaster Day’ with the Ocean-Soaring West Coaster This Saturday
Get ready to ride the steel wave of National...
Santa Monica Announces Return of Safe Routes to School Program as Pali High Is First School to Re-Open Later This Week
Back to School comes early to Santa Monica this...
OPA Update 8/11/25: OPA Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday, Return To School Traffic Tips, & Things To Do This Week
OPA August 11 Monthly Meeting TONIGHT/Monday: This month's meeting...
Free Metered Parking for EVs Ends on September 30
For as long as I've lived in Los Angeles...