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Oceano Airport’s $166K holiday bash—complete with drone shows, real snow, and a hot chocolate bar—sparked outrage and calls for an investigation, even as officials defend it as vital community outreach funded by an enterprise fund, not taxpayer dollars. While critics question the extravagance, the airport director insists the event connected with locals and supported families through a toy drive. A county supervisor admits he didn’t know such a large chunk of the budget went to one event and is pushing for a review, while still calling the celebration “wonderful.” The airport plans to make it annual, promising smarter logistics and partnerships next time.

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