Looming in 2026: Cuts in federal funds deal blow to Oakland’s deficit-laden budget

First in a three-part series about Oakland agencies preparing for major federal funding cuts.

Oakland is bracing for nearly $25 million in federal funding cuts — a blow to the cash-strapped city that has been grappling with budget deficits.

The cuts represent a 34% decrease in federal funding from the previous year, according to an Oct. 1 memo from the city administrator…

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