Santa Barbara County Budget Cuts Hit Hard

Santa Barbara County’s new budget delivers tough cuts: 77 jobs lost by July, two county pharmacies closing, and patient care services slashed — all to save $52 million after years of growth. While the layoff number is lower than feared, the impact on healthcare access is real. Officials hope state budget relief may soon offer a lifeline, while county staff work to support displaced workers and redirect services without breaking patient care. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/690138c4acbebcaf