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.
Tech Tuesday: Hawke Media
Santa Monica is at the center of a tech revolution. Hundreds of startups are based in the city, part of the Westside of L.A....
Iconic Plaza at Santa Monica Project Up for Review at Planning Commission
The Plaza at Santa Monica could to be one of the most striking new buildings built in the bayside city -- or possibly even...
Sustainability and Equity Champion Tapped for Top Position at Santa Monica City Hall
Editor's note: This article has been updated to include quotes from Santa Monica and Los Angeles officials.L.A. Deputy Mayor Rick Cole, an outspoken proponent...
Will the Santa Monica City Council Take Even More Housing Options Off the Table?
Less than a month after the Santa Monica City Council narrowly voted to remove the option of building 4- to 5-story apartments or condos...
Coming Up: MANGo Opens; Lighten Up, Santa Monica; and Drinks at the Misfit
We've got a couple of exciting things coming up this week, including a chance to learn about the Plaza at Santa Monica project over...
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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,...

