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# TBS Today, Dec. 31
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/01/newsletters/tbs-today-dec-31-2025/
- Published: 2026-01-01T01:50:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-18T23:02:26.000Z
- Description: Berkeley looks at 10% budget cuts.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

With a potential budget shortfall of $29 million looming, Berkeley leaders are looking at how to cut general fund spending by 10% across the board.

[Berkeley considers 10% budget cuts, with $29M deficit possibleThat’s on top of the hiring freeze that began last year and is projected to continue.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1473.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/54381495893_3d943b652f_k.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/01/community/berkeley-budget-cuts-deficit-expected/)

It's not the most uplifting story to end the year, but we wanted to be sure our readers know what's on the horizon.

We'll keep following the budget closely and plan to increase our City Hall coverage in 2026.

[Learn skills to help Berkeley get through disastersTake free disaster preparedness classes to learn how to extinguish fires, rescue victims, perform first aid and help others cope with stress.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1474.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerCity of Berkeley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/berkeley-fire---850x475.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/12/30/community/berkeley-disaster-prep-classes-free/)

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