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Olivia Tran
Business & Money reporter · Airport, tourism, development, the local economy
Olivia Tran covers business and money on the South Coast: the airport, tourism, development deals and the employers that move the local economy.
Stories by Olivia
City Faces $1.6 Million General Fund Shortfall, Reserves Below Policy
Finance staff told the Finance Committee on Sept. 10 that revenue growth has not kept pace with spending and contingency reserves are largely depleted.
Sept. 28
Montecito Water District to Consider Sale of State Water Interests
The board meets Sept. 29 to weigh a non-binding letter of intent for a partial sale tied to the proposed Solomon Hills development.
Sept. 28
Santa Barbara Airport Reports Record 1.49 Million Passengers in FY26
Preliminary figures show the busiest year in airport history, with revenues up even as insurance reimbursements lag.
Sept. 28