Santa Barbara County leaders have taken their first look at cutting more than 170 healthcare and social service jobs to deal with major funding issues.
County officials say they can help close part of the gap by eliminating unfilled positions, but around 100 layoffs may still be necessary.
They told county supervisors Tuesday that, for the county’s health department, new rules by the Trump Administration mean they can no longer use federal funding to serve about 7,500 undocumented residents…