Sonoma County is facing a looming financial crisis as federal funding cuts, driven by the Trump administration’s policies, threaten essential social services.
The Press Democrat reports county officials expect deep reductions to key programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, which support tens of thousands of vulnerable residents. With $136 million in funding at risk, the county must prepare for “bad decisions” on prioritizing services like health care and housing.
Local nonprofits that partner with the county are also under strain, with some expected to fail under the weight of the cuts, further straining the region’s ability to help those in need.
