Latest / Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Shasta County Cuts Budget Without Cutting Services | Chico News
Shasta County’s Health and Human Services is slashing spending to weather a deep budget crisis — but crucial programs like Medi-Cal and child protection stay untouched. Since early 2025, they’ve cut $1.28 million monthly from social services by freezing hiring, renegotiating vendor deals, trimming travel and supplies, and downsizing their fleet — all while keeping services running thanks to a general fund loan. Across California, counties face the same squeeze: rising costs and shrinking state/federal funding, with updates promised later this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.