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.
Events: Handlebar Happy Hour, July 4 Parade, and a Fancy Dress Swim Party
It is a short week this week, but there is still plenty to do. This week, help support Santa Monica in the National Bike...
Pizza, Art, and Vote Local
Hey! Our first Vote Local event is tomorrow and we hope you can make it! Join us at Bergamot Station for art, pizza, and...
Santa Monica City Council Refines Airport Ballot Measure
The war over the future of Santa Monica's airport continued this week when the City Council at its Tuesday meeting unanimously directed staff to...
Renting in Santa Monica Part Two: Rent Control
Editor's Note: This is part two of a series looking at the cost of renting in Santa Monica. Click here for part one.When Charles...
Santa Monica Anti-Height Ballot Initiative Proposal Falls Flat
A proposal by Santa Monica City Councilmembers Kevin McKeown and Tony Vazquez to put an anti-height ballot measure before voters in November fell flat...
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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...

