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Money
The airport, development, water and the local economy: where the money moves on the South Coast.
Friday, October 2, 2026
MONTECITO
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.
Olivia Tran, Business & Money reporter · September 28, 2026
SANTA BARBARA
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.
Olivia Tran, Business & Money reporter · September 28, 2026
GOLETA
UCSB Pushes Ahead on Student Housing Expansion
The 2,224-bed San Benito project targets fall 2027 occupancy as the campus extends its housing guarantee to two years.
Nathan Reyes, County Government reporter · September 28, 2026
CUYAMA
County Backs $27.55 Million Cuyama Climate Resilience Application
The grant bid would fund 33 affordable homes plus water, energy and workforce projects in the Cuyama Valley.
Nathan Reyes, County Government reporter · September 28, 2026