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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A New State Report Explains Why Your Rent Is So High, Offers A Solution

It’s no secret that Santa Monica is one of the most expensive places to live in California, a reality that anyone who has tried...

Santa Monica’s Revised Downtown Plan Coming Friday, Staff Says

UPDATE: The revised Downtown Santa Monica Community Plan is now available at downtownsmplan.net.A revised version of the plan that will determine the future of planning...

Are Santa Monica’s No-Growth Policies Hurting Metro Ridership?

The Internet has been abuzz recently over the recent L.A. Times article, "Billions spent, but fewer people are using public transportation in Southern California."The responses were...

Santa Monica’s Largest Affordable Housing Provider Aims to Improve Accessibility with New Website

Community Corporation of Santa Monica, the city's single-largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing, has revamped its website in the hopes of improving accessibility."We decided...

Coming Up: The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Host Lunch with Mayor Vazquez

Mark your calendars. This weekend, the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica (LWVSM) is hosting a luncheon with Mayor Tony Vazquez.On Saturday, February 6...

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You Don’t Need a TAP Card for the BBB Anymore

Big Blue Bus riders can now pay their fare...

City Approves MOU with Coastal Commission

The first half of the story was written with...

Pacific Park Continues 30th Anniversary Celebration With Special Ride Offers Through June 11

via the Pier Corporation.Pacific Park on the Santa Monica...
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