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 Taps Captain Kenneth Semko As Interim Police Chief

With Santa Monica Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks retiring at the end of this month, Santa Monica has tapped 26-year veteran of the force, Captain...

Eyes on the Street: The Office Park That Could Have Been a Neighborhood

When opponents of the proposed Bergamot Transit Village project gathered signatures to overturn the City Council's approval of the mixed commercial and residential plans,...

Throwback Thursday: Riding Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus Circa 1960

https://youtu.be/Oril-NKqvUQFans of Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus and local history should both enjoy this short film featuring both.The film showcases a day in the...

Santa Monica Announces L.A.’s General Counsel in the Office of Immigrant Affairs As New Deputy City Manager

Santa Monica officials announced Wednesday afternoon that Anuj Gupta, currently general counsel in L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti's Office of Immigrant Affairs, will take over...

After More than 20 Years, Barnes & Noble on Third Street Promenade to Close

Barnes & Noble on the Third Street Promenade appears poised to close its doors early next year after more than two decades at the...

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Plan Would Replace Santa Monica Business Park Adjacent Building with 375 Unit Mixed-Use Housing Project

Major changes are coming to Ocean Park Boulevard (adjacent...

Reminder: BBB Service Changes Go Into Place on Sunday, 8/10

The following is a reminder from the City of...

Kool Happenings: Jumping Through Hoops

On a table in my living room, there is...
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