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.
Is AirBnB Making Our Housing Crisis Worse?
According to a report released Wednesday by pro-labor group, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), AirBnB, a short-term rental listing website, is...
That Time Santa Monica Banned Dancing
We wish this was a throwback Thursday post, but believe it or not, this is not a rule from some bygone era when cities were dominated...
Santa Monica’s Zoning Update Needs to Look Forward, Not Backward
Next month, the City Council will consider a document that will impact Santa Monica's future for the next several decades.When the Council votes on...
Coming Up: Happy Hour with Gehl Architects, and Beautify Earth Presents: A Pathless Land
This week, join us for drinks, snacks, and conversation about livable urban environments with Gehl Architects. Then, this weekend, party with Beautify Earth, the...
Santa Monica Police Step Up “Bike-Pedestrian Safety” Enforcement on March 9
The Santa Monica Police Department will continue its ongoing sting operations targeting unsafe road users Monday, March 9.The "bike-pedestrian safety" operation is one of...
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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,...

