Santa Clara County DA Warns of Potential Layoffs and ‘Dire’ Safety Risks Amid Budget Crisis

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Budget shortfalls could force the South Bay’s top prosecutor to abandon misdemeanor prosecutions, domestic violence cases and youth programs — leading to “tragic” consequences for public safety, according to Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen.

During his annual State of the Office address on Tuesday, Rosen said a potential 12% cut to his office’s general fund — estimated at $19 million — would likely result in the loss of 75 to 80 employees.

Speaking to KQED, Rosen called his office’s work “both exceptional and extraordinary.”…

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