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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Throwback Thursday: When Santa Monica Pier Was Home to the “Acme of Dance Palaces”

Tonight is the inaugural performance of the 2015 Twilight Concert series at the Santa Monica Pier. Every year, the concerts draw thousands to the...

“An Exemplary Model”: An Interview with Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole, Part III

Santa Monica Next sat down to talk with Rick Cole, who took the reins as Santa Monica’s city manager on June 29 after leaving his...

“Courage, Tenacity, and Imagination”: An Interview with Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole, Part II

Santa Monica Next sat down to talk with Rick Cole, who took the reins as Santa Monica’s city manager on June 29 after leaving his...

Coming Up: Pier Concerts, Community Education at SMC, BUSted!, and Picnic with DTSM

Summer is in full swing and that means there is no shortage of activities in Santa Monica this week, including the inaugural Pier Concert...

“A City on the Beach”: An Interview with Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole, Part I

Santa Monica Next sat down to talk with Rick Cole, who took the reins as Santa Monica's city manager on June 29 after leaving his...

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John Adams Middle School Student Earns Top Honors in Elks LodgeWriting Competitions

The following is a submission from SMMUSD.A student from...

Bill to Exempt Metro from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Committee

Update: Staff for Senator Durazo reached out noting that...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Santa Monica Pier!

More Earth Day!In celebration of Earth Day 2026 and this year’s...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Big Blue Bus – Free Rides on Wednesday

From the Big Blue Bus e-mail.On Wednesday, April 22, 2026,...
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