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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Events: Fundraiser Concert on the Pier, City Council Considers Lower Speed Limits and New Car-Share Partner, and Don’t Forget to Vote!

Local rock band VENICE will be the featured performers May 29 at Rusty’s Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier at a fundraiser in...

Moving to Santa Monica: A How-To Guide

 So, you’re moving to Santa Monica, the eight-square miles of eco-friendly paradise on the western edge of Los Angeles County. Your new home –...

Brief: Santa Monica Pier Announces Summer Concert Lineup

Summer is just around the corner and in Santa Monica that means June Gloom, bustling beaches and free music.KCRW announced Thursday the full lineup of...

Santa Monica Pier Named One of Heal the Bay’s “Beach Bummers”

After several years of recovery, the ocean immediately around Santa Monica Pier is back on Heal the Bay's 10 most polluted beaches in California, joining...

Transforming Bergamot Station

In the middle of Santa Monica's Bergamot Station – a collection of about three dozen art galleries housed in repurposed industrial buildings – there...

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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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