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.
Featured Events: Council Votes on Future of Koolhaas Project and a Festival for Sustainable Living
Santa Monica's New City Center
At its Tuesday meeting, the City Council will make an important decision about a major project that will transform Downtown...
Museum, Arts Activist Stump for Bergamot Revitalization Project
Editor's note: Despite some confusion among its opponents, the Bergamot Station revitalization project is not, in any way, related to the Bergamot Transit Village/Office...
Council Alert: A New Downtown City Center and A Livable Lincoln
Follow our "Council Alert" series for updates on important upcoming City Council decisions and how you can make sure your voice is heard on...
Vote Local Election Guide
We have been talking a lot about the shakeup in Santa Monica – and Westside Los Angeles – politics happening this year.Today’s election is...
Why Are You Voting Tomorrow?
Tomorrow, polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. for the primary election for L.A. County offices, state offices and Congressional offices. For...
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Kool Happenings: Give Him Enough Rope
The idea that, given enough freedom to make foolish...
Governor Signs “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Creating Protections for Stranded Motorists
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 390 into law...
OPA Update 8/7/25: New City Manager Oliver Chi @ OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday, 15′ Great White Shark Spotted Near the Pier, Chez Jay’s...
OPA August 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting...
Now To October: Free Saturday Morning Fitness – Wellness & Waves on the Santa Monica Pier
The following submission and above photo is from the...