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.
Santa Monica Celebrates Another Car Free Friday. Are You Participating?
Two months ago, the City of Santa Monica launched Car Free Fridays, a monthly initiative aimed at getting people to try new ways of...
There Are Still Two More Days to Experience “This Is Hunger” at Santa Monica College
A staggering 42.2 million Americans struggle with hunger daily. That’s more than the entire population of Canada. But every one of those 42.2 million...
A Happy City in an Unhappy World
With election day nearly a week behind us the dust is beginning to settle and a clearer picture of the political landscape at the...
Coming Up: Jazz on the Lawn, Celebrate GoSaMo, Family Dance Jam at Tongva, Sonic Submarine, and more
Summer may be almost over, but there is still plenty to do. This week, join PUBLIC Bikes + Gear to celebrate GoSaMo, the city’s...
Venice Opens First Official Breeze Bike Share Hub
Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin joined Santa Monica Mayor Tony Vazquez early Monday morning to officially install the first of five Breeze Bike Share...
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Pacific Wheel Illuminates Juneteenth with Special Tribute Light Display on June 19
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate...
OPA Update 6/18/26: Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events This Weekend, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
June 20 & 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make...
Why Are These 11 People Running for City Council?
For the last week, Next has been publishing the...
Tired of Local Politics Threatening Your Favorite Bike Lane?
Calbike is rallying behind new legislation that will protect...

