Santa Clara County Budget Cuts and Healthcare Shifts

Santa Clara County just approved a $14.7 billion budget—but with an $800 million deficit looming, tough choices were unavoidable. Federal Medicaid cuts hit hard, forcing cuts to healthcare positions—even though many were already vacant. Yet, funding surged for child welfare and mental health programs, including a new Behavioral Health Pavilion for youth. Three clinics closed, services shifted to contracts, and DA offices trimmed support staff while keeping attorneys. With deficits projected to hit $900 million by 2029, county leaders are urgently calling for state aid to stabilize healthcare and avoid deeper cuts. 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/914a9d84cdaeb458