May 14, 2026
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Ocean Ave South

Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue South Finalist in Excellence Awards:

Ocean Avenue South, a residential mixed-use, mixed-income development, is a finalist in the 2016 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence, widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs, according to Santa Monica City.

The Kikaaya College and Vocational School has more than 700 students.

Santa Monican Starts Non-Profit for East Africa:

During his final year of graduate studies at the Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, Santa Monica native Coby Schoffman traveled to Uganda to volunteer at the Kikaaya College and Vocational School, located in a small village north of Kampala.

The Paddleboard Race

Aquathon Athletes & Legends:

Santa Monica Pier was host to a series of paddleboard races this past Saturday, with an action-packed festival transforming the beach and Pier into full day of sporting, history and coastal fun.