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Santa Barbara's waterfront celebrates a $1.1 million surplus, but concerns loom over reserve safety after a costly surge event!

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Santa Barbara waterfront posts $1.1 million operating surplus in FY26; commissioners flag reserve risks
Waterfront business manager Cesar Barrios reported an operating surplus of about $1.1 million and near-$21 million in revenue for FY26; commissioners pressed staff on reserve levels and the contingency needed for dredging and storm events.
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September 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Santa Barbara is taking proactive steps to safeguard against the upcoming El Niño, including early sand berm construction and strategic lot closures to combat potential flooding this winter.

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Santa Barbara waterfront readies sand berms, closures and supplies ahead of strong El Nino forecast
Director Wiltshire told the commission the city is coordinating with NWS, NOAA and county OES and plans earlier sand-berm construction, pre-positioned materials and potential proactive parking-lot closures for king-tide and swell risk this winter.
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September 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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The Harbor Commission is gearing up for a major transformation of the waterfront with a six-month strategic plan that puts community voices front and center!

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Strategic planning work group sets six-month timeline for waterfront development
Commission outlines next steps for community involvement in waterfront strategic planning process.
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April 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM