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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Tired of Local Politics Threatening Your Favorite Bike Lane?
Calbike is rallying behind new legislation that will protect...
Celebrating Juneteenth This Friday in Santa Monica
Every week, Next reprints (at least) one article from...
Meet the Five Candidates for the SMC College Board
As we continue our series where we republish the...
Santa Monica College Planetarium Shows in July Feature Women in Space, Exoplanets, and Search for Life Beyond Earth
The following is a submission from the City of...

