Board News

Stockton, CA – At its meeting last Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors received an independent review of the County’s emergency shelters . The report looks at how many beds are available, how the shelters are run, and how well they serve people who need a safe place to stay. It gives fact-based findings to help the County improve its work to reduce homelessness and to hold itself accountable with real results.

Stockton, CA - Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Najee Zarif as the County's next Director of Public Works, effective March 23, 2026, with a 5-0 vote.

Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to allocate $1.5 million toward the completion of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission's New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center. This funding, drawn from interest accrued through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), brings the County's total investment in the project to $3.5 million.

STOCKTON, CA - San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Chair Paul Canepa delivered the 2025 State of the County Address on Thursday, celebrating the County’s 175th anniversary and recognizing major achievements in public safety, infrastructure, health, and economic development.

Stockton, CA - Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved $2.5 million in grant funding for local non-profit community-based organizations (CBO) through the 2025-2026 CBO Granting Program.

Stockton, CA – At its Board meeting today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors proudly marked more than a year of success with its San Joaquin County CARES (SJ CARES) initiative, a program of the San Joaquin County Probation Department. Designed to connect vulnerable residents with critical services, SJ CARES has proven to be a lifeline for hundreds of individuals and families.