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San Diego guts arts funding to balance budget as California cities make deep spending cuts
- San Diego faces a $146 million budget deficit prompting deep cuts across services.
- Arts funding would be nearly eliminated, threatening nearly 200 local organizations.
- City council aims to preserve public safety while debating library hours reductions.
- Tax growth slows as inflation and tourism declines impact local revenue.
- Budget plan shifts cuts toward staffing and public services to maintain core safety programs.
- Local experts warn cuts could harm long-term economic opportunities and tourism.
- San Diego plans to eliminate 101 jobs and furlough staff to close the gap.
- Library hours and programs face reductions across 37 branches.
- Some critics argue cuts reflect misaligned spending priorities with impact on culture.
- Public hearings will be held as council refines the budget plan.
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