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.
Happy Bike Month, Santa Monica!
May is Bike Month and there are plenty of ways to celebrate! Join Santa Monica Spoke, City of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Bike...
Santa Monica Officials Respond to Governor’s New Emission Reduction Targets
"I am concerned that Santa Monica leaders are wavering on this commitment. For example, the City appears to be poised to back down from...
Amid Housing Supply Crisis, Santa Monica Will Regulate AirBnB, Short-Term Rentals
Amid concerns that unregulated vacation rentals were exacerbating Santa Monica's dire housing supply crisis, the Santa Monica City Council voted 6-to-0 yesterday to strengthen its...
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus’ Revised Expo Line Integration Plan Includes On-Demand Service, Possible Fare Increase
At today's City Council meeting, Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus will present its updated plans to integrate the municipal transit service with the coming...
Wrap Up: League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Water Forum
The League of Women Voters of Santa Monica Saturday held an informative forum on the drought and the responses happening at all levels. We...
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Multifaceted Approach to Reduce Fire Risk Advances out of Committee
The following is a submission from the office of...
Baywatch Returns to Santa Monica…Back Where It Belongs
Every week, Santa Monica Next reprints a story from...
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...

