Ventura County, Santa Barbara South Coast give economic updates
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By Staff Report Sunday, April 19th, 2026
By Mike Harris & Jorge Mercado New development will remain the key driver of growth in Ventura County in 2026, while population will continue to contract, economist Mark Schneipp forecast April 14. There will be an expansion in the growth of cargo volumes at the Port of Hueneme, the beginning of a recovery in the…









