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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Dear Santa Monica…

Hey, Santa Monica.How're you doing? It's me, Jason, your old friend. I went to your schools, hung out at your beaches. Remember, I even...

The Election Results Are In, Santa Monica

The results came in about 3 a.m. this morning and Santa Monica officially has a new City Council.Pam O'Connor was reelected, as was her...

Get Out and #VoteLocal, Santa Monica

Happy election day, Santa Monica! If you haven't already, we encourage you to find your polling place and cast your vote. It's vital that, in...

Santa Monica Mayor, Metro Officials to Break Ground on Purple Line Extension

Santa Monica Mayor Pam O'Connor will join her fellow Metro Boardmembers, including County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and other officials Friday to break ground on...

More Housing, Less Sprawl: Tackling the Regional Affordable Housing Crisis through Smart Growth

(Note: This article was originally published at Los Angeles Streetsblog. The issues, however, are regional and remain vitally important to the future of smart urban...

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Council Recap: City Launches Economic Revitalization Strategy

Here's another article from the city on this week's...

Kool Happenings: Imperial Madness

For Pete’s sake—invoke the 25th Amendment!  Adopted after the...

“No Kings” Protest Planned for Santa Monica This Weekend; City Issues Safety Guidance

A national day of protest will come to Santa...

On No Kings Day, Ferris Wheel Will Go Dark for “Biggest Hour for Earth” in the Evening

The following is a submission by the Pier Corporation.On...
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