# San Diego Prepares for Prop 36 Surge

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Podcast: [San Diego News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463305)
Published: 2026-06-25T01:08:16+00:00
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## Resource

San Diego County’s new budget, set to drop Thursday, prioritizes boosting staffing in justice and law enforcement amid rising demands from Proposition 36 — a law that toughened penalties for repeat offenders while expanding court-ordered treatment. Since Prop. 36 took effect in December 2024, over 5,700 defendants have been booked, straining systems with longer jail stays, more hospital runs, and heavier workloads for prosecutors and defenders. The Sheriff’s Office saw its inmate population swell from 3,900 to nearly 4,200. The proposed budget allocates $15 million for 23 new sworn officers and re-entry staff, plus $3 million in state funds for behavioral health, and 30 new positions for public defenders and probation. Critics, including the ACLU, say the plan still overemphasizes punishment over proven treatment solutions. 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/28ac851558a11251

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