# Sacramento DA Cuts Misdemeanor Unit

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-06-15T05:51:46+00:00
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## Resource

Sacramento County’s DA’s office is slashing its misdemeanor unit amid steep budget cuts, eliminating 15,000 annual cases involving petty theft, vandalism, and trespassing — a move that’s sparking alarm among residents and lawmakers. With the new budget passing 4-to-1 and taking effect July 1, DA Thien Ho says the department is already overwhelmed. Business owners like Susan O’Brien fear crime will go unchecked or delayed, while Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez, the lone dissenter, argues voters want stronger crime enforcement — a stance the cuts seem to contradict. The real impact on public safety and community trust remains to be seen. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/25092479360462e0

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