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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Santa Monica Loses Yahoo! to Los Angeles

Yahoo! -- the Internet search engine company -- will be leaving its Santa Monica offices for a new home in Playa Vista, where it...

Santa Monica City Council Approves Water Shortage Plan

With California in the midst of a historic drought, the Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to take action to reduce water usage city-wide...

Sustainable Streets and Santa Monica Bike Center Announce 2015 Education Programs

Are you thinking about getting on a bike for the first time? Maybe you haven't ridden for years but want to get back into...

How Engaged Are You, Santa Monica?

A year ago this month, the Santa Monica City Council approved a community civic engagement strategy, which is an issue near and dear to us...

Event: Santa Monica’s Annual State of the City Breakfast

It's a new year and that means it's time for Santa Monica's annual State of the City breakfast.Billed as an "networking and educational event,"...

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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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