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Santa Clara County is bracing for significant budget cuts that could lead to mass layoffs across all departments. The county anticipates approximately 800 job cuts over the next three years, with a significant number of layoffs expected to occur between July and August 2026. The budget cuts are a result of the county’s revenue growth failing to keep pace with expenses over the past few years, compounded by the impact of HR1 on the county’s Medicaid revenue. The county is currently exploring measures to mitigate the impact of these cuts, including setting up a layoff team to help affected employees find vacant positions or reclassify into different roles. More information can be found on the Santa Clara County Federal Funding page…