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Federal Cuts Hit CalFresh Nutrition Education

The federal bill shifts costs to counties and tightens eligibility. Keeping CalFresh at current levels costs Yolo County about $950,000 more a year; doing nothing could drop 8,400 residents from food assistance and cut the program budget by $4.2 million.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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FY 2026-27 budget deficit and proposed layoffs

The county's budget gap jumped from $23.5 million to $35.2 million because HHSA needs $11.7 million in general fund help to keep services running amid federal HR 1 cuts. Layoffs, vacant position eliminations, and contract cuts are all on the table, with details coming April 28 and final decisions in June.

12 mentionsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026