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Council members on Tuesday heard the proposed budget plan and responded to the 1.5 million dollar budget for homelessness and housing.

The City of Salinas is facing a looming shortfall in its sewer system budget and has advanced a proposal to more than triple its rates.

Santa Barbara County projects an $11.9 million budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year.

In the next fiscal year the SLO County Superior Court will have to cut its budget by $1 million. To avoid layoffs and mandatory furloughs, the court will reduce its public phone and counter hours.

City officials report that costs are outpacing revenues. They plan to use reserve funds and make cuts across several departments, but they're also looking at other options.

Some groups that oppose extending Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant’s license are concerned that taxpayers will be on the hook for a large chunk of a $400 million loan to keep the plant running. California lawmakers agreed to the loan earlier this week.

Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to restore funding this week that gives library card users free entry into state parks.

Santa Maria’s newest budget proposal projects shortfalls of more than $40 million over the next two years. The city is expected to use three reserves to balance its budget.

This year, San Luis Obispo County’s Sheriff’s Office will receive the largest cut of money from the general fund.

At a virtual press conference a Monterey County health official expressed concern that these cuts could threaten some programs.