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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Feb 18, 2026

Santa Clara County Eliminates 365 Positions Due to Funding Cuts

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
365
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 18, 2026
365 OF 25,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Santa Clara, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Santa Clara County has announced the elimination of 365 positions as a result of federal funding cuts. This decision reflects the county's ongoing budgetary challenges and the need to adjust its workforce in response to reduced financial support. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to manage resources effectively amid changing economic conditions. The affected positions will be eliminated immediately, impacting various departments within the county. This move underscores the significant financial pressures faced by local governments in the current economic climate.

Santa Clara County cut 365 jobs in CA as of February 18, 2026.

That is roughly 1.5% of the 25,000 people Santa Clara County employs.

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CREATED FEB 20, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026