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.
Breaking Down Santa Monica’s Budget
People living in Santa Monica enjoy quite a lot of amenities for a city its size. Santa Monica, home to about 90,000 people, has...
Take A Twitter Tour of Expo Phase II Construction
On Memorial Day, Santa Monica Next Advisory Boardmember (and newly-appointed Santa Monica Housing Commissioner) Carter Rubin took a tour of the construction happening along Phase...
Santa Monica Open Streets Event Recommended for Metro Funding
Santa Monica is on track to get funding from Metro for an open streets event, during which roads are shut to car traffic, to...
Events: Fundraiser Concert on the Pier, City Council Considers Lower Speed Limits and New Car-Share Partner, and Don’t Forget to Vote!
Local rock band VENICE will be the featured performers May 29 at Rusty’s Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier at a fundraiser in...
Moving to Santa Monica: A How-To Guide
So, you’re moving to Santa Monica, the eight-square miles of eco-friendly paradise on the western edge of Los Angeles County. Your new home –...
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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...