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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New Pricing Structure for Santa Monica’s Bike Share Goes into Effect August 1

Come August 1, Santa Monica’s Breeze Bike Share is going to get cheaper for most users when the system’s pricing structure overhaul goes into...

Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica’s Colorado Esplanade Cycle Track Goes Green

Santa Monica’s second protected bikeway is getting the green treatment.The five-block protected cycle track that runs along Colorado Avenue from the new Downtown Santa...

Going to the Pier Concert Tonight? Here’s How to Avoid Driving

 Who doesn't love a free concert? But, also, who doesn't like waiting in traffic on their way to or from a free concert? We suspect...

Santa Monica Seeks $3.6 Million in State Funds for Street Safety and Mobility Improvement Projects

The city of Santa Monica is currently in the running for more than $3.6 million of state grant money to fund three major street...

Coming Up: Summer Pier Concerts Return, Picnic on the Promenade, Santa Monica Next’s 2nd Annual Cocktail Party Fundraiser, and Library at the Beach

This week, the free summer concerts on the Santa Monica Pier start again, as do the weekly Picnic on the Promenade events and the...

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Pacific Wheel Illuminates Juneteenth with Special Tribute Light Display on June 19

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate...

Why Are These 11 People Running for City Council?

For the last week, Next has been publishing the...

Tired of Local Politics Threatening Your Favorite Bike Lane?

Calbike is rallying behind new legislation that will protect...
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